The Imagine Center a Place for Spiritual Activism by Sydney L. Murray, with Tauheedah Shakoor-Curry
Creating space for people to come together to learn, share, and create a healthy and spiritual life might be one of the most important types of spiritual activism we have. We all know that when people gather with the intent to create positive change there is a shift in energy toward those positive aspects of living. Charles Curry and his partner Tauheedah Shakoor-Curry have created an oasis of support and spiritual teachings in Los Angeles, in the West Fernando Valley. I wanted to find out how this beautiful and inspirational center came into existence.
Recently I had the opportunity to speak with Tauheedah who answered my question on what activism is for her. “Activism is defined as the use of direct, often confrontational action, such as a demonstration or strike, in opposition to, or support of, a cause. Or you may have the doctrine that action rather than theory is needed at some political juncture, and therefore an activist is one who works to make change happen.”
“The seed of activism is movement for change. The Imagine Center acts as a change agent, supporting fulfillment of the heart through spiritual transformation,” she continued. “Our greatest tool in this quest is our ability to reflect the heart-center energy upon which we stand. Our goal is to shepherd hope, peace, divine love, beauty, compassion, connection, and community through our presence, products, and services.”
“Imagine a place where we could all go, and because of the energy that permeates that place, come out with a clearer path ahead, knowing that we have the tools needed to meet the daily challenges of our journey. Like everything else that ever came into existence and thrived, The Imagine Center is the manifestation of passion and intention. Our passion is service; our intent is to be a powerful resource for living a fulfilling life.”
“The Imagine Center reflects the fundamental belief of the divinity of service itself. Our very reason for being is to serve. We also understand that everything we see and feel and experience is energy in motion. And that how we choose to process and allow that energy to interact with us, or move through us, makes all the difference in the world. And we can control much more of it than we allow ourselves to.”
“Another fundamental belief is that the road to self-discovery and fulfillment is best served through development and maintenance of spiritual practice coupled with the sharing of our individual divine talents with others.”
“We here at The Imagine Center embrace the oneness manifested in the collective spirit of the masters, saints, angels, and earth spirits from all religious and spiritual traditions who continue to share their love, wisdom, and support for living our lives as divine humans on a divine planet.”
Tauheedah further offers that at The Imagine Center “we are a beacon of love and light, charged with supporting humanity’s liberation through spiritual transformation. I see The Imagine Center as a tower of divine love and light, sharing and reflecting creative power to manifest the beauty within the soul. All are welcome here. We are that expression of oneness that embraces all in divine light.”
“Transformation implies movement of energy from one state to another,” Tauheedah continued. “We are in the practice of helping move human consciousness into higher states of spiritual liberation. We support people in releasing the degrees of separation that impede union between heart and mind. It’s about unleashing the power within to unify body and earth, creator and creation, and supporting each other in that effort.”
They are truly warriors of the heart at The Imagine Center. Both the staff and practitioners facilitate union by offering, vision, compassion, and attentive service to each customer entering their doors.
Tauheedah explained, “We believe that, if we can see more, we can be more. Our aim is to always provide vision that empowers one to take the next step in his or her transformational journey. Our practitioner staff is varied in skills, expertise, and diversity, in culture and manner, yet all are bonded to our creed as public servants of compassion with integrity. The Imagine Center’s Readers authenticate you, empowering through self-knowledge, confirmation, and affirmation. The number one goal of our Readers is to help you make wise choices.”
“Our Reading Room is comfortable, warm, and completely private. The Reader’s role is to be a conduit of communication between the higher self and the conscious mind,” Tauheedah informed me. “Ursula Mitchell recently joined our staff as an Intuitive Reader. Her energy is so comforting that clients find themselves lingering in the space with her after the session is complete. Ursula adds dimension to our Reader staff with the ability to communicate with animals. Ever wonder what your pet is trying to tell you, or are you looking for a lost pet? Ursula may be able to help. She has a proven track record for locating lost pets and can connect to your pet’s energy field over the phone.”
The Imagine Center also offers great classes and workshops furthering each student’s education and development. It also has amazing special events every other month.
Tauheedah believes that “transformation begins with a desire for change. Energy shifts on the mental level can lead to new thoughts that produce wiser choices, resulting in an individual’s personal growth. The Imagine Center classes and workshops support the growth of power and love to share one’s divine gifts. Our Psychic Development circle supports people in the best use of their intuitive senses. Realizing that you are psychic is an awesome gift. But then what do you do? Each Saturday afternoon, this group gathers to explore intuitive states in safe, sacred space where a trained medium facilitates sharing. On Sunday mornings, we provide Oneness Meditation and Energy Attunement.
One of our most popular groups, the Oneness group convenes to support each other in aligning and anchoring greater unity within. Divine gifts flow forth from the heart of each participant and all are renewed in this very sacred space.
“We believe that if you can see it, you can be it,” Tauheedah says. “So we are constantly asking, ‘What is your dream of a life fulfilled?’”
Tauheedah wants us all to know that “The Imagine Center’s retail items are thoughtfully selected to support customers’ pursuit of fulfillment and the changing needs in their spiritual transformation. We carry a full line of crystals, including geods, polished, free form, cathedral, and many others. Here, customers will likely find those tough-to-locate crystal frequencies and, if we don’t have what you’re looking for, we will research and custom order for you. Our selection of books has expanded to incorporate new authors of compassion, inspiration, courage, understanding, and forgiveness to help create breakthrough moments in the journey of self-realization and ascension. And we still hold a special space on our shelves for the Wayne Dyers and Louise Hays of our time who have captured our hearts and minds with their works, helping us to that next higher level of love and light expressed. “All of us are divine reflections of a loving, powerful Creator, growing brighter each day as we allow our beliefs to be upgraded by the light within our hearts. The fulfillment that we seek is knowledge, awareness and expression of ourselves as both divine and human in full harmony. The Imagine Center supports humanity in living the fulfilled life,” Tauheedah concluded.
I can only say that my interaction with Tauheedah and Charles has been nothing less than one of delight and always thoughtful and loving interaction. Tauheedah is a modern-day goddess and lightworker. Please visit The Imagine Center and experience the warmth and truth of their center, which is alight with integrity and love.
The Imagine Center invites you to send comments and feedback to info@theimaginecenter.com. You may also join us on Facebook or visit our online store at www.TheImagineCenter.com. Or visit them at 18635 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, California 91356.