by Christine Green | Apr 19, 2010 | Uncategorized
My toes had been nagging me for weeks. They were tired of bulky socks, winter boots and stuffy shoes. They were exhausted from running errands, rushing to meetings and running through constant rain. They demanded a vacation. What could I do?
I took them to Palm Springs. They felt liberated to relax in the hot desert sun. They enjoyed a cool dip in the refreshing pool and they walked naked (yes, naked!) whenever possible. It was an awesome few days to unwind, relax and refresh.
My toes and I are back in Portland. They came back with much improved attitudes and a better perspective on life. Why it’s like walking on air!
by Christine Green | Apr 12, 2010 | Uncategorized
I felt betrayed. My friend took advantage of our friendship and of my generous nature and I felt wounded. After all we’ve been through together. Any judge and jury would find her behavior irresponsible and would find her guilty as charged.
One day I realized how much energy it was taking to stay angry at my friend’s behavior. She was nowhere near me but my thoughts obsessed about her. It was as if she was standing next to me day and night. It was time to confront her and come to terms with her betrayal.
There was one sticking point. All my training over the years taught me that I am the only one responsible for my feelings. I can choose to feel betrayed, victimized and angry. Or I can forgive her. Forgiveness did not seem like a possibility at the time. But I knew I had to start somewhere.
When I was journaling one day I recalled a time when a co-worker was angry at me and accused me of being disloyal to her and hurting her. It was never my intention. I had a lot of other things going on in my life at the time. It was never about her.
A light bulb went on in my mind. Is it possible it’s not about me? What if my friend was going through her own issues and wasn’t aware of her actions? What if it was a misunderstanding and not meant to hurt me? Just thinking about the possibility made me feel lighter. My anger and resentment seemed like waste of time and energy. Maybe I could stop sending my friend mental daggers and send waves of peace instead.
It’s worth a try. I’m willing to begin to let go so I can find some inner peace. How about you?
by Christine Green | Apr 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
How do I know if my inspirations are coming from God from my own thought? A client asked me this great question recently.
There is a point of surrender on our spiritual journey where we know that the essence of who we are is much greater than the flesh body and more immense than our limiting thinking. When we connect with the infinite presence of God we understand there is but one power, one presence, one life. We are not separate from God’s Presence but one with it.
We know that all activity, ideas, opportunities, come from God. One way to deepen this experience is the practice of thanksgiving. Every time we give thanks for something good, we acknowledge our greater connection with God.
There is no magic to trusting our intuition. It is continual practice to listen to insights that we have. As we develop awareness and listening, we are able to discern the difference of the ego wanting attention or the whisper of God’s wisdom. Another reason why the time we spend in the silence is so precious. Intuition comes as a whisper and a quiet presence. Silence is golden in so many ways!
by Christine Green | Apr 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
My Mom has a number of health problems, dementia being one of them. At 11 a.m. she doesn’t remember if someone gave her meds that morning, at 2 p.m. she can’t remember if she had lunch. On Thursday she was upset with my sister because she hadn’t been to visit her. My sister reminded her she spent the afternoon with her on Wednesday. She surprised everyone the other day when she remembered the name of the man who owned the little candy store in our neighborhood over 40 years ago. She remembered his children’s names as well.
I was feeling sorry for my Mom when I realized that I have a similar short term memory problem. I found myself stressing about a problem wondering how it’s going to work out. My short term memory failed to recall that I had a similar problem last week that was easily resolved. It’s easy to forget how I’ve been graciously supported and guided in life.
It’s time for a memory upgrade. It is important to recognize and acknowledge the blessings we receive every day. Spiritual principle states that whatever we put our attention on increases. The more we acknowledge God’s gifts, we open the door for more abundant blessings to show up.
by Christine Green | Apr 6, 2010 | Uncategorized
There are principles or laws that are constantly at work in the world around us. We know there is a law of gravity. We can’t see it or feel it but we know without it we would be left floating around the universe. We know gravity is there and we depend on it to keep us grounded.
By being aware of the spiritual laws, we can put our attention on them and use them to our benefit. For example, spiritual principle states ‘Whatever we put our attention on increases.’ If we are not aware of this principle, we might spend time worrying or thinking about the worst case scenario. Instead, by using it to our advantage, we put our attention and energy on what we want rather than what we don’t want.
By putting our attention on the Divine qualities of Love, Peace, Joy, Beauty and Abundance, we attract more of our spiritual nature. As a result we live a more Grace-filled life.
by Christine Green | Apr 4, 2010 | Uncategorized
The spiritual significance of Easter is our awakening into Christ Consciousness. We have died to the old and are resurrected in the new. We live in faith, love and grace.
When we live in the awareness of God’s love, we live in grace. We know that challenges and obstacles are temporary for “This too shall pass.” There is a deepening of faith knowing that whatever is needed each day is already provided; whether it’s having the strength to face the day, courage to speak the truth, or help for a loved one. Faith is appreciating every day as a treasure and every experience as a gift.
Thank you for joining us during our Lenten practice. It is an honor to share the sacred principles of truth. May the newness of the Easter season reveal a rebirth of faith and an awakening of love.
Bible Reading: John 20:1-18
Affirmation: “In unity with Christ I realize that I am resurrected anew in the life, light and power of God.” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore
My toes had been nagging me for weeks. They were tired of bulky socks, winter boots and stuffy shoes. They were exhausted from running errands, rushing to meetings and running through constant rain. They demanded a vacation. What could I do?
