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Youth Program Classes

Nursery (Newborn to 3 years)

We provide childcare service for infants and toddlers. We believe seeds of spirituality can be planted even in the early years. Our volunteers provide a loving environment for babies and toddlers that supports their natural creativity.

Youth (4 to 12 years)

Our youth classes are all about learning in a fun and loving environment. We teach children to form an inner connection with Spirit. We work with them to develop character traits such as compassion toward others, creativity, respect and integrity.

Teen Program

The program focuses on teaching teens to understand their unique ability to create their own experience. As their bodies go through changes, so do their minds. We encourage and teach rites of passage into adulthood so they can make the transition from child to adult smoother. We also incorporate technology and apps for smart phones to help them develop a daily spiritual practice.

Youth Program Curriculum

Science of Mind principles form the basis of our youth curriculum. We teach children that Spirit manifests in and through all of creation. They learn how they can interact with Spirit as a co-creative partner. Our youth program present great ways to grow and nurture the innate curiosity and keenness that exists in our youth.

Key principles taught at CSL are:

  • Core Values
  • Life Skills and Strategies
  • Problem Solving
  • Making Good Choices
  • Self-Awareness and Self-Esteem

Our Youth Program

Children are not “empty vessels,” but full expressions of Spirit waiting to be revealed. At Center for Spiritual Living we teach our youth to believe in themselves and trust their own intuition and wisdom. We provide them with a safe and nurturing environment to explore their spirituality and to gain a foundation of values using Science of Mind principles. We encourage our youth to develop a personal relationship with Spirit through the practices of:

  • Affirmations
  • Meditation
  • Arts, Crafts and Music
  • Service and Community

 

Meet Kirby!

Kirby Monestime
Youth Director

meet kirby

Kirby Monestime has been attending CSL for almost 3 years now. The CSL community has come to represent a path to love, abundance and spiritual refinement for him. Currently, Kirby is a Director of Marketing and Sales for a Dental Practice Management company. With over 15 years of marketing experience and supporting small and large clients like JPMorgan Chase and American Express, Kirby understands the importance of strong leadership, flexibility, organization and creativity.

Kirby grew up in Long Island NY, yes in the town of Amityville where the famous movie the Amityville Horror was filmed. At a very young age of 12, Kirby became a Junior Vacation Bible School teacher, providing kids ages 3-7 love and support through the creation and delivery of a Bible based curriculum. During his teenage years, he also played various leadership roles in supporting his local church’s Children’s Ministry as well as the Royal Rangers Spiritual Youth program. Kirby has always had a passion for inspiring young adults to live their fullest life.

Kirby relocated from NY to Fort Lauderdale in 2015 after meeting his amazing and loving better half Michael. Together they continue to explore and embrace the science of mind philosophy and teaching. Through volunteering in the CSL Sunday Youth ministry over the last 6 months, Kirby quickly realized that his heart was led to playing a larger role in the CSL community as well as in being a light to the youth in the church as they transform into loving, compassionate, self-fulfilling adults. In his spare time, Kirby works out, enjoys movies and can often be found spending time at home or having others come by for a meal and friendly fellowship. Kirby is excited to embark on this new role of Youth Director and welcomes thoughts, ideas or feedback on how to build a safe, loving and engaging community for our kids.

Youth and Family Services: August Curriculum

August 4th – Are You A Receiver?

Let yourself receive all the good this world has to offer. In this world, there are givers and takers. While it is important to share and be nice to others, it is also important to receive gifts from others. The more you can receive good, the more good you will have to share with others.

August 11th – Taking Is Not Receiving

It is not right to take things from others. When you take something from someone without asking or having it given to you, you create negative energy and it stops you from receiving good in your life.

August 18th – Enabling Is Not Giving

Enabling is when you do something for someone that they can do for themselves. Sometimes when you enable people, you encourage something that is not healthy for their lives. Instead of enabling, give people the gift of love, peace and joy that lives within you.

August 25th – Receive Everything, Decide Later

It is ok to accept a gift of good from others. When you accept a gift from others, you allow them to experience the joy of giving. If there are strings attached later, you have the right to choose if that is the right gift for you or not. When you receive a gift, that at first you think may not be right for you but you give it a chance, you might find that it is just perfect for you.

Affirmation

  • I am in the right place, at the right time for my highest good to unfold.

  • Healing is always possible. Love always wins. In the end, Justice is always served.

  • The monkey chatter of negative thinking is losing its voice. I am reclaiming my peace of mind.

  • My values are congruent with my actions. I operate with integrity.

  • I am a person of immense courage. I stand on a foundation of truth.

  • I am successful when I’m happy, faithful and loving. An abundance of good is my rightful inheritance.

  • My life is a love story! I am an instrument of Love.

  • I let go. I surrender control. I am safe and all is well.

  • I am courageous. I stand in Truth and trust my intuition.

  • I am not afraid to be touched or moved emotionally. I am safe and secure.

  • God is not a judgmental old man who lives apart from creation. God is an eternal Source of Love.

  • Nothing about me needs to change in order for me to be loved.

  • There is value to be received, and growth to be gained from every human experience, even those that are painful.

  • I am here to make a difference in the world. I will let my voice be heard!

  • I am mindful of the value of life and all that is good.

  • I am ready and willing to release any limited beliefs about my worth and value.

  • Life is uncertain, and yet I am safe and all is well.

  • There is no power operating against me in life. It’s up to ME to succeed and be happy.

  • I accept and claim for myself everything good life has to offer.

  • My word has power! It goes forth from my mouth and becomes the very thing I believe in.

  • I am in the seat of power, the creator of my own life experience.

  • Everyone holds equal value in the eyes of Spirit. No one is better than another.

  • God is the Source of every good thing that comes into my life. I depend solely on Its infinite generosity and perfect love.

  • I love myself the way I am. Nothing has to change for me to accept myself.

  • My heart is open to Love. I am ready to give and receive Love.

  • The past is over. The year is ended. I am made NEW again.

  • I am not a passive observer of life, I am an active creator. I decide my own destiny.

  • I am healed, whole and healthy. I am well.

  • Every day presents a new opportunity to choose health. I am whole.

  • I am a giver! I give in faith and joy. There is an infinite supply of everything good.

  • My thoughts and feelings are in alignment with the Truth of my being.

  • I am inspired by new challenges and opportunities. I live in a universe of infinite possibility.

  • By forgiving others, I am set FREE.

  • I will be an example of love and kindness in the world. I will serve a Higher Purpose.

  • Love and Joy are the inroads to the Divine. I follow my heart’s joy!

  • I am not a victim of circumstances. I am the creator of possibility.

  • l will not live in fear. I dare to live a bigger, bolder life!

  • My heart is open wide. I’m here for Love.

  • I own myself fully. I am responsible for the quality of my own life.

  • Love has no desire but to fulfill Itself. I am created as an outlet for Love.

  • I follow the road to enlightenment. I do not stray from my path.

  • There is only ONE Power in the Universe and it is a Power for GOOD.

  • I choose health. And my body responds to my choice by sustaining Wholeness.

  • EVERY spiritual path leads to Truth. We are enveloped in the Presence of Truth and Wisdom.

  • Love is the glue that binds us to each other. There is ONE HEART beating!

  • Spiritual intuition guides me to follow what is good and right.

  • Grace is the givingness of Spirit to itself. It does not have to be earned.

  • What I give to others is given to me. I give willingly, faithfully and joyously.

  • There is no barrier to Consciousness, and therefore no limit to what I can be.

  • Money is God in action and God is very active in my life.

  • I use my mind to focus only on that which I seek to manifest.

  • I am Consciousness awakening. I am Spirit aware!

  • Compassion is my spiritual practice. I will not succumb to the world’s anger and hurt.

  • At the core of my being lives a Power and Presence that is perfect and whole.

  • I am always being guided by Spirit. I keep my eyes and ears open.

  • I accept life as it presents itself, and apply my effort only to that which I can change.

  • There is a spiritual Law that responds to my thought by manifesting what I believe.

  • I am creative by design of the Universe. I open my mind to new possibilities.

  • There is only ONE race of people on earth. We are all God’s creation.

  • Within my soul lies the unlimited potential of an Infinite Power.

  • Spirit loves me unconditionally. I do not need to change who I am to be loved.

  • I release the past. It has no hold on me. I am free to begin again.

  • There are no limits to the blessings flowing into my life. I am worthy of having it all.

  • The Universe created me as a means for its own expression. I am a willing participant in expressing good.

  • Happiness is a decision that I say YES to every day!

  • I will not be driven by fear. I stand firmly anchored in the knowing that all is well.

  • It is what it is! Every experience serves the greater good of my soul.

  • I practice forgiveness today. I won’t let yesterday’s hurt infect the new day.

  • I love diversity! I honor and respect differences of opinion and perspective.

  • There is one animating Spiritual Intelligence unfolding a story of creation.

  • I am ONE with all peoples in America. We are ONE nation, united in our pursuit of freedom.

  • My desire to be more is Spirit, in me, seeking expression through me.

  • A Light is coming into the world. I am a Light bearer.

  • I am a work in progress. I am getting better and better each day.

  • I release and let go of anything or anyone who no longer serves my highest good.

  • I trust in my ability to make decisions. I am guided by the wisdom of Spirit.

  • My unconscious past is far behind me now. I will never be a victim again.

  • I choose wealth. I live an abundant life. I am heir to an entire Universe of good.

  • The way IN is the way out of any negative condition. I look inside myself.

  • Spirit is alive and well in me. I am ready to co-create the best year of my life.

  • Nothing good is ever withheld from me. I attract into my life what I believe I’m worth.

  • My life is blessed and I am grateful.

  • I am grateful for all of the good in my life and for the even GREATER good on it’s way.

  • I am willing to release the pain of the past and forgive those who hurt me.

  • I am one link in a chain of evolving consciousness. I am ready to take my place in creating a world that works for everyone.

  • I am an original creation; a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Spirit to express Itself.

  • The world is awakening to its power and potential. I am awake. I am powerful.

  • I am in hot pursuit of my goals. Nothing can interfere in my good. I am relentless.

  • There is enough good for all of us. Everyone is included in God’s plan.

  • I expect to live well, prosper and be loved. I have faith in my good.

  • The power of Mind is extraordinary. I am wired to win!

  • I am conscious, awake and present in the NOW moment.

  • Every person I meet is the same. We are all perfect expressions of God.

  • The Presence of Spirit lives in me. We are one.

  • I am accountable and responsible for my life. I do not blame others.

  • I am okay with saying NO to what doesn’t serve my highest good.

  • I have faith! I am ready to take action. I move toward my best ideas.

  • I forgive myself. I did the best I could with what I knew at the time.

  • I am bold, powerful, charming and beautiful. I am Spirit alive and thriving!

  • I seek first to understand, and then to be understood.