The National Spiritual Science Center Historical Society logo, resembling the six-pointed star, symbolizes both spiritual unity and balance. The six-pointed star represents the interconnectedness of the spiritual and physicalrealms, and the curves represent transformation. The blue gem at the center signifies harmony and connection to higher consciousness.

In its simplicity, the logo reflects the continuous cycle of creation—what begins in the mind manifests in the world around us. “As above, so below” speaks to the relationship between the spiritual and the material, reminding us that all things are connected and in constant transformation.

— Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns
Founder, NSSC Historical Society

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Filed under: Spiritual Science | Ministerial Discernment | Occult Washington | Metaphysical Teachings | NSSC History

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This is the official blog of the National Spiritual Science Center Historical Society, dedicated to sharing real-life spiritual experiences, metaphysical insights, and hidden histories connected to the legacy of Spiritual Science.

From haunted hotels and divine dreams to miraculous healings and ancestral visitations, these stories are shared to enlighten, empower, and preserve the wisdom passed down through generations of spiritual practitioners.

For seekers, sensitives, and ministers alike—these aren’t just stories. They’re teachings.

A True Story of Spiritual Discernment and Boundaries

In 2014, I received an unusual request from a hotel in Washington, D.C. Management had tried everything—renovations, repairs, new ownership—andyet the problems persisted. Flooding. Electrical failures. Constant malfunctions. It was as if the building itself was resisting.

They wanted me to do a spiritual clearing.
I walked the space. I listened.
And I said I would consider it.

That night, Spirit spoke clearly—in a dream.

I was shown the weight of the energy within that structure. Not just one spirit, but many. The message came swiftly and strongly:
You do not have the authority here.

The dream wasn’t just symbolic. It was a warning. I saw unrest, sorrow, and resistance. I was shown what would happen if I tried to intervene where I had no spiritual jurisdiction. The burden wouldn’t just be mine—it would ripple outward. I woke up knowing what I had to do.

I respectfully declined the job.

Later, I learned that the hotel had been constructed during the Civil Rights Movement—an era thick with struggle and injustice, especially in D.C. I can’t prove what’s beneath that foundation, but I trust what Spirit revealed: some pain is embedded too deeply for ritual alone to resolve. Some places don’t need a ceremony—they need acknowledgment, truth, and time.

The hotel has changed names. But the reviews?
They still mention flooding. Strange electrical failures. An unexplainable energy.

Spiritual Takeaway

This isn’t a ghost story. It’s a spiritual science story—one about discernment, respect, and knowing when to walk away. Not every haunting is your calling. Not every space is yours to heal.

Sometimes, the most sacred act of service is to listen—and step aside.

— Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns
National Spiritual Science Center Historical Society

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Spiritual Science | Ministerial Discernment | Occult Washington | Metaphysical Teachings | NSSC History

Like the 60th Anniversary Catalogue, this image speaks volumes about the educational influence of the National Spiritual Science Center’s curriculum.

The writings of occult pioneers like Rudolph Steiner, Helena Blavatsky, and Alice Bailey—all mediums, psychics, and healers—were studied by spiritual science students seeking deeper truths. These authors helped shape the metaphysical framework that NSSC built its teachings upon.

Below is a National Spiritual Science Center medallion, created to commemorate its 40th anniversary of metaphysical education and service.

This piece, shared with us by Rev. Dorita Dixon, is more than a keepsake. It is a sacred artifact—reminding us of the knowledge, the journey, and the unseen world that continues to guide us.

— Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns
National Spiritual Science Center Historical Society