The Unity 12 Powers | Unity

Each of us has 12 creative powers that are fundamental to us. These are aspects of our Divine nature. The notion that each of us holds the Divine within us, that we have a spiritual nature along with our humanity, is not new. But most of us don’t have a method for developing our spiritual capacities.

Unity cofounder Charles Fillmore, who was strongly influenced by the Transcendental movement, went on a committed spiritual search. It led him to Eastern spirituality, which he integrated with the Christianity of his upbringing. He created the 12-power system more than a century ago. Based on the reality of the divine spark within all people, Fillmore used the disciples of Jesus as exemplars of the 12 powers.

The 12 powers provide a system for soul growth. Our minds can be a link to Spirit through these 12 capacities: wisdom, love, strength, faith, imagination, order, understanding, will, power, zeal, release, and life itself. We can paint the life we want by focusing on, understanding, and cultivating these 12 spiritual powers.

Adapted from Adventures in Resilience: Ignite the 12 Powers in You to Create a Radiant Life by Sharon Connors.

Faith

Believe, trust, and allow your faith to grow Affirmation: Faith blesses my day and paves my way. Faith—The ability to

Strength

Relax into the power of your strength Affirmation: I have the strength to accomplish all that is mine to do

Wisdom

Follow Jesus’ wisdom for making right judgments Affirmation: I am guided by divine wisdom in every thought, word, and action

Love

Don’t misunderstand love Affirmation: I am a center of love. Love—The ability to attract, desire, and unify. The disciple is

Power

Use power to release good into the world Affirmation: I have the power to create my world. Power—Self-mastery and spiritual

Imagination

Release limiting thoughts and imagine something greater Affirmation: I imagine good unfolding in every area of my life. Imagination—The ability

Understanding

Take What You’ve Learned and Put it All Together Affirmation: My understanding of Truth deepens and directs my life. Understanding—The

Will

Use your will for life-affirming choices Affirmation: I choose my good based on spiritual understanding. Will—The ability to choose, lead

Order

Grow in order by cooperating with spiritual law Affirmation: My life is balanced and in order, and all is well

Zeal

Be filled with spiritual enthusiasm! Affirmation: I enthusiastically accept my good and go forward to achieve my purpose. Zeal—The inner

Release

Let go of what no longer serves you Affirmation: I release anything and everything that no longer serves my unfolding

Life

Let your divine life shine! Affirmation: I am filled with life, sweet life. Life—The ability to energize and animate. The