Welcome to The Clearing
"A quiet revolution of thought where everyone's voice matters and each question is welcome."
There's something sacred about a clearing.
In the forest, it's where light finds you again. Where you pause to catch your breath. Where things open up—maybe for the first time in a while—and you can finally see what's been waiting to grow.
This blog is that kind of place.
A clearing of thought. A clearing of old assumptions. A clearing for spirit to move and for clarity to dawn.
Why The Clearing?
Because something happens when we make space.
Not just silence—but listening.
Not just emptiness—but invitation.
Not just absence—but presence.
In a world so full of noise and pressure, The Clearing is our quiet rebellion: a place to think deeply, to heal gently, and to see differently.
Burned out on religion but still believe in something deeper? You're not alone.
The Clearing is where we set aside preconceptions about spirituality and healing. Where old assumptions make way for fresh insights. Where the connection between consciousness and physical wellbeing becomes clear.
What You'll Find Here
You'll find reflections inspired by our gatherings, the weekly Bible Lesson, and our shared experiences. But you don't need to know anything about Christian Science to start reading.
In the coming weeks, you'll discover:
Explorations of mind-body-spirit healing without religious dogma
Questions worth sitting with rather than rushing to answer
Stories of transformation that defy conventional explanation
Invitations to join our alternative spiritual community, exactly as you are
Our posts come through different lenses:
First Light - Simple beginnings and illumination
Threshold - The space between where you are and where you're going
Seeds & Questions - Concepts that grow with time and exploration
Welcome Table - A place where there's always room for you
Starting Points - Honest introductions to journeys ahead
This is where we begin—not with certainty, but with space. A space cleared for quiet thinking, honest questions, and glimpses of something deeper.
Who We Are
This is the newsletter of the Christian Science Society of Salt Lake City, but The Clearing isn't a doctrinal space. It's a thinking space. A healing space. A place for those who still believe in something more—but aren't always sure what to call it.
We created this space because we've discovered something worth sharing – perspectives on how thought affects physical healing that have transformed our understanding of ourselves and the world. But we're not here to lecture or convert. We're creating space for genuine questions about what happens when we shift from matter-based to Spirit-based thinking.
The clearing isn't just a metaphor. It's also a real place where we meet every Sunday and Wednesday in downtown Salt Lake City (and via Zoom). We hope what you discover here might inspire you to join us, bringing your questions, doubts, and experiences.
Whether you're coming from a religious background, feeling skeptical, spiritual-but-not-sure, or simply searching for "healing circles near me" – you'll find no judgment here, only fellow travelers.
New posts appear every Tuesday. Our next gathering is this Sunday at 9:30am (MDT).
Pull up a log. Breathe easy. There's room here for you.
The path toward genuine healing and wholeness is clearer when we walk it together.
