by Christine Green | Jun 2, 2009 | Uncategorized
While in Reno visiting a friend we went to see Menopause the Musical. What a hilarious show! It is an amazing performance that transforms painful and uncomfortable life issues into side-splitting lyrics and music that makes us laugh at ourselves. (I love ‘my personal summer is a real bummer.’)
I came away with three revelations:
1. If you can’t change the circumstances, find the humor in them.
It might be changes in our bodies, family illness or just an obnoxious co-worker. Sometimes we may find ourselves in situations where we can’t change the circumstances or conditions. The only thing we can do is to find the humor in the situation.
2. My body may change but our spiritual essence never changes.
The dreams and wishes we had as children still hold a place in our hearts. It is so important to take the time to nurture the inner child and find time to play!
3. Be kind to each other.
We are so hard on ourselves, demanding the best in all situations. Resist the urge to nag, criticize and badger the women in your life. Instead find a way to remind them that they are remarkable, talented, fabulous, creative, beautiful beings and are deeply appreciated.
Consider yourself reminded that You are Awesome!
by Christine Green | Jun 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
10. You are watching The Bachelorette to get relationship tips.
9. You are meditating during your drive time to work.
8. Your brain wakes you up worrying at 2 a.m., 3 a.m., 4 a.m. consistently.
7. The strongest affirmation you can come up with is, I think I can. Maybe.
6. Your inability to make decisions is costing time and money.
5. Your last journal entry was your grocery list.
4. Doubt keeps showing up to keep you stuck.
3. Your inner critic always has the last word.
2. You are still holding grudges for events that happened a decade ago.
1. Your fears have taken over your faith.
by Christine Green | May 28, 2009 | Uncategorized
Charice performed on Oprah. Awesome song. Amazing voice. Powerful lyrics.
“Note To God”
If I wrote a note to God
I would speak whats in my soul
I’d ask for all the hate to be swept away,
For love to overflow
If I wrote a note to God
I’d pour my heart out on each page
I’d ask for war to end
For peace to mend this world
I’d say, I’d say, I’d say
Give us the strength to make it through
Help us find love cause love is over due
And it looks like we haven’t got a clue
Need some help from you
Grant us the faith to carry on
Give us hope when it seems all hope is gone
Cause it seems like so much is goin wrong
On this road we’re on
If I wrote a note to God
I would say what on my mind
I’d ask for wisdom to let compassion rule this world
Until these times
If I wrote a note to God
I’d say please help us find our way
End all the bitterness, put some tenderness in our hearts
And I’d say, I’d say, I’d say
Give us the strength to make it through
Help us find love cause love is over due
And it looks like we haven’t got a clue
Need some help from you
Grant us the faith to carry on
Give us hope when it seems all hope is gone
Cause it seems like so much is goin wrong
On this road we’re on
No, no no no
We can’t do this on our own
So
Give us the strength to make it through
Help us find love cause love is over due
And it looks like we haven’t got a clue
Need some help from you
Grant us the faith to carry on
Give us hope when it seems all hope is gone
Cause it seems like so much is goin wrong
On this road we’re on
If I wrote a note to God
by Christine Green | May 28, 2009 | Uncategorized
I was recently asked to explain the difference between tithing and love offerings.
“Tithing is the practice of graciously giving 10% of all our income to the sources of spiritual inspiration in our lives.” ** When we tithe we have no conscious expectation of a return or specific effect. It is a form of spiritual practice and a way to increase our awareness of God as our source.
When a love offering is requested at a class, workshop or event, there is an exchange of goods or services. This is called compensatory giving. A love offering is an alternative to asking for a set fee. A love offering offers us an opportunity to given out of inspiration rather than giving a previously agree upon amount.
So a love offering is not considered to be a tithe, nor can a tithe be used in the exchange of goods or services. However, they are both opportunities to expand our awareness of God by giving out of love.
For a review of giving, receiving and tithing, dust off you’re The Principles of Financial Freedom workbook and read and contemplate the section on tithing.
Helpful hint: if you are experiencing a place of inertia, inactivity or fruitless results, it may be time to shake up your tithing. If you have been tithing based on net income, change to giving on gross income. Increase your tithing to include gifts, bonuses, and any unexpected income. If you find you are not tithing with a smile and prayer of gratitude, it is time to turn within and ask for guidance.
** From The Principles of Financial Freedom
by Christine Green | May 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
Before we can receive love we have to be love. The place we begin is with ourselves and our sense of self-worth. Self-worth is a compilation of our sense of value, worth and deservedness in the world. When our self-worth is diminished we have an exaggerated sense of ‘there’s not enough.’ So we want those around us to give us more. We give more expecting to get more. The hole is never filled. People’s response to us becomes our source instead of trusting in our inherent Divinity.
by Christine Green | May 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
A precious poem I found. Author unknown.
You filled my days with rainbow lights,
Fairytales and sweet dream nights,
A kiss to wipe away my tears,
Gingerbread to ease my fears.
You gave the gift of life to me
And then in love, you set me free.
I thank you for your tender care,
For deep warm hugs and being there.
I hope that when you think of me
A part of you
You’ll always see.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the women in my life.
