"Therefore I say unto you, all things whatsoever ye pray and ask for, believe that ye have received them,  

and ye shall have them."

The following excerpt is from Your Forces and How to Use Them by Christian D. Larson, also known as The Optimist Creed. This writing is entitled Promise Yourself by Christian D. Larson.

To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.

To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.

To think only the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words but great deeds.

To live in faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you.

In peace and love,    

Rev. Karen Wylie

Spiritual Cinema Night 

We will be having our first Symphony of Life Spiritual Cinema Night on Friday, October 28. This is a free event (love donation appreciated) being held at Casa de la Luna, 710 So. La Luna, Ojai 93023. Doors open at 6:30 PM; film showing at 7:00 PM, "Young at Heart." Bring a folding chair if you would like or cushions to sit on the floor. Discussion afterward. Invite your friends!

Upcoming Silent Retreat 

To acknowledge an auspicious date on the calendar (11/11/11), on the morning of Friday, November 11, 2011, we will be in silent meditation at the Ojai Retreat from 8:00 AM to 12:00. Over the course of the morning, there will be meditation sittings, walks on the grounds, and a light continental breakfast at 10:15. Since the space is limited, you will need to sign up to participate. Contact Rev. Karen at (805) 640-3743 to sign up or for more information.

Sacred Service Saturday 

On Saturday, November 19, from 9:00 AM to 12:00, we will be having our fourth Sacred Service Saturday. We will be working on the grounds at the Krishnamurti Foundation, 1098 McAndrew Road. Put that date on your calendar. We need you! Many hands make light work. To sign up or for more information, contact Rev. Karen at (805) 640-3743.

Gratitude and Thanksgiving  

What a special treat to have two very talented musicians at our service this past Sunday. Being in the presence of their sacred music was a meditation and a prayer. Amitabhan and Prema have been on tour throughout the Pacific Northwest. We were very blessed that they stopped by in Ojai to serenade us this past Sunday. They are pictured below with Rev. Karen.

Prema, Rev. Karen and Amitabhan  

We also express our gratitude to our musicians, Brian and Patricia, for their wonderful music.

Our New Membership Directories are Here! 

If you had your picture taken for the first-ever, Symphony of Life membership directory, yours is available for pick-up. We will be handing them out again this coming Sunday after service. If you did not make the pages of this one, it is not too late to sign up for membership in the Symphony of Life. We are a growing and expanding center, and there is vibrant, joyful, new energy all around us!

Ojai Day  

Wear your bright colors and join us tomorrow on Signal Street across from the post office where we will be handing out hugs and kisses (of the Hershey variety) at the Symphony of Life Ojai Day booth. We need your help; there are a lot of people in Ojai, and visitors too, who will want to be hugged and kissed! The team leader for this event is Chris Prideaux. Please call her at (805) 415-3361 to volunteer your services. We are going to have a lot of fun and certainly some laughs. Ojai will discover how loving and joyful the folks are from the Symphony of Life.  

Symphony of Life Book Club 

Our new book club selection for the month of October is Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.   Start reading now so you'll be ready for our next meeting on Friday, November 11. We meet at 6:00 PM and our meetings are a potluck so bring a dish to share. All are invited to join in at any time. Contact Peggie Williamson at (805) 640-2450 for more information.    

Creative Adventures Fall Program 

A deep and profound thank you to Sana Musson and Andre Angerman who facilitated our children's program this past Sunday. We had so many young ones this past Sunday, it was a delight; and each one was as precious as the last! If you have any interest in helping with our children one Sunday a month or even one Sunday every two months or every quarter, we would appreciate your stepping forward to assist us in this very important part of our Sunday service.

We welcome children 3-11 years of age to enjoy prayer, story telling, visual arts projects and/or music and movement. Our program is enriching and appropriate for young people regardless of their religious backgrounds. Please call Rev. Marilyn Miller, (805) 640-0498, if you are interested in assisting with the children.

October Birthday Babies 

Volunteer of the month  

Robert MacNeal 

Special Request

We would like to start making CD's of our service. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in helping us with that project, please give Rev. Karen a call at (310) 968-8928. We know you are out there!

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