by Christine Green | May 7, 2026 | Awareness
“Hi! I’m Anxiety. Where should I put my stuff?” InsideOut2 Disney Pixar Movie
Meet Anxiety
She shows up and moves in like an unwanted guest with lots of baggage and bad habits. She incites feelings of dread, fear, and uncertainty. What if you take the wrong step? What if things don’t work out? What if what you are doing is a waste of time? What if…
She usually arrives in the middle of the night and projects worries of doubt and fear. Doubt leaves us feeling disempowered and accelerates feelings of fear into chaos and confusion.
What story are you telling?
Resist the temptation to let anxiety tell your story. Does your story have the elements of a scary movie plot with a very predictable ending? Or are you sharing possibilities for something new to be revealed? If we can name the emotions before they turn into anxiety, we can slow down our thinking and change our vibration. Breathe. Pause. Center. What am I believing? What experience does this remind me of from the past? How can I see this differently?
We get to choose the story we tell. We choose whether we will react out of emotion or respond out of calmness. We choose whether our movie plot ends tragedy or in harmony. We choose whether we stay attached to the old way of being or are willing to step into newness.
Find just one possibility
Here’s the thing – We are all dealing with serious issues right now. Almost everyone I know has shared about waking up in the middle of the night feeling anxiety and dread. Our nervous systems are on high alert right now. The world does not feel like a fun or friendly place to be.
However, if we are willing to see just one area of life in a new light, we can see a new possibility. If we are willing to tell just one new story, we raise our vibration and contribute to the vibration of humanity. If we can use one spiritual practice to reconnect us with faith, we move in a direction of love.
Remember to breathe
When we take steps to become aware of our thoughts, beliefs and emotions we can tone down anxiety and tap into our spiritual practice to bring us back to harmony and peace. Breathe. Meditate. Pray. Chant. Focus on qualities of joy, Call a friend. Hug a pet.
Give anxiety a time out. Take a breath and live in the moment. Allow Love’s healing power to take charge. Remember you are loved.
by Christine Green | May 4, 2026 | Events, Retreats, Spiritual Journey
“The more room you give yourself to express your true thoughts and feelings, the more room there is for your wisdom to emerge.” ~ Marianne Williamson
“When we work with love we renew the spirit; that renewal is an act of self-love, it nurtures our growth..” — Bell Hooks
Whether you long to reconnect with your inner guidance, or are craving quiet reflection, rest, and renewal, our Radiant Heart Women’s Retreat will meet your needs.
Our all-inclusive retreat takes place at Alton Collins Retreat Center, a beautiful center in the lush forest located in Eagle Creek, Oregon. Room, meals and retreat included in the price. There is an option for single or double occupancy.
Christine Green has designed a deeply restorative retreat for women in a nurturing, empowering, and supportive environment. Tap into the transformative power of spiritual principle to nourish your spirit, mind, and body. Musician and Licensed Practitioner Lesa Ramage provides heart-felt music to inspire and connect us with our sacred self.
Having fresh, organic, home-made food is a treasure! Scrumptious meals, lovingly prepared. All dietary requests are honored. No dishes to wash. Just enjoy!
Integrate self-renewal strategies into daily life as you learn to:
- Slow down and access your inner wisdom
- Experience guilt-free spiritual practice
- Tap into self-compassion and self-acceptance
- Relax and connect with your needs, desires, and emotional well-being
- Meditate to enhance peace and harmony in everyday life
Enjoy authentic connection with like-minded women as you embrace a new way of being and experience greater freedom and joy.
Radiant Heart Women’s Retreat: Renew your spirit, mind, body and emotions through rest, reflection and heart-centered connection
Sunday, October 25 at 4 pm through Wednesday, October 28, 2025 at 1 pm
Single Room: $850
Double Room: $725
To register: Pay by PayPal or with check
$75 nonrefundable deposit holds your space. Your deposit is your registration.
Pay by check: Sacred Heart Ministries, 15605 SW 114th Court #21, Tigard, OR 97224
Payment plans available.
You will receive regular updates and details upon registration.
Contact me with any questions, revchristine@revchristine.com
by Christine Green | Apr 16, 2026 | Awareness, Consciousness
“The offering up or cleaning up ego stuff is called purification. Purification is the act of letting go. This is done out of discriminative awareness. That is, you understand that you are an entity passing through a life in which the entire drama is an offering for your awakening.” – Ram Dass
An interesting phenomenon happens when you commit to being more loving in your life: Out of nowhere, it seems, your mouth can speak unkind words or your brain can think angry thoughts. It’s not your imagination. And it’s all part of the healing process.
Whenever we declare our highest intention, unwanted emotions show up to be healed. Unless we are aware of this fact, our experience can be discouraging and disappointing. The process is a type of spiritual purification–cleaning out the old feelings so our new intention can shine through.
The first time I declared joy as my purpose, I cried at least once a day for 60 days. I felt so frustrated until I understood the process. I finally let myself grieve and released all the pent-up pain and suffering. The crying eventually stopped and the quiet presence of joy filled my heart.
Author Toko-pa Turner says, “Learning to welcome our dark guests is a source of great personal potency, but it also changes the way we move in the world.” She says as we learn to love all aspects of ourselves, we come into greater compassion for others.
Claim a divine ideal for yourself—joy, love, peace, harmony, clarity, unity or wholeness. Know that this ideal is already working its way into your thinking, speaking and into the cells of your body. Just be patient. It has to do a little spring cleaning first.
Affirm: Love flows through my very being, touching everyone I meet.
by Christine Green | Mar 10, 2026 | Awareness, Consciousness
“If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” ~ Nora Roberts
I’ve had some interesting conversations since last month’s blog post, “You’ve Got a Friend.” I received feedback from a variety of women who say they have trouble asking for help. I don’t want to bother anybody. I feel like I feel incompetent when I can’t do things myself. She is so busy, I can’t ask her for a favor.
Yet, so often we sit home alone wishing we had a friend to visit or talk with or someone to help us with something we can’t do ourselves. It turns out that most of us are well trained in the art of giving and being of service. We love to give to others! We are quick to respond to preparing a meal, running an errand, taking someone to a doctor appointment. But asking for ourselves brings up feelings of guilt, shame and fear of rejection.
Asking for help requires vulnerability. We are admitting that something is too difficult to do alone. We are acknowledging our limitations and that can feel risky. Many of us were raised with messages that being vulnerable is a sign of weakness. If we cried, we were told to “get over it” or “toughen up.” If we struggled, we were encourage to “power through.” That old programming is still operating in the background and often stops us from moving forward.
It takes courage to ask for support or help. Here are some tips that may come in handy:
1.Identify what you need. Is it a ride to the doctor? Help with a household chore? It can be even as simple as asking to talk on the phone.
2. Be clear and direct. When I was moving, I asked a friend to come over for two hours to help me pack a section of my kitchen. Ask for specific task and time if possible.
3. Accept help graciously. There is no need to apologize or make excuses. Accept their help with grace. Be willing to receive.
4. Express gratitude and appreciation. Acknowledging their help is a way of respecting their time and effort.
5. Pay attention to the times you are willing to receive. Record the experience in your journal. It can help you build confidence and self-respect.
I was not a receptive receiver for a very long time. I was only willing if I could control the outcome. Once I became aware that my resistance was blocking the universal flow, I was able to open my mind to receive. Receive not only on a physical level, but also being open to divine wisdom and grace.
Be willing. Be open. Allow yourself to receive.
Affirm: I am willing to receive all the Universe has to offer.
by Christine Green | Mar 10, 2026 | Consciousness, Workshops
“This class provided a great perspective on how to look at different ways of journaling. I tend to have one mode of expressing myself when I am alone with my thoughts and a journal. Now I feel I have a wider lens on how to dig deeper within.”
We are receiving inner guidance and information every day but it can get lost in our noisy, chaotic world. Join us and tap into inner wisdom and creative potential through guided journaling exercises. We will share techniques to explore your deepest desires and aspirations without judgment, allowing the freedom of authentic self-expression.
Come join us for this in person workshop where we will connect with friends, unearth buried dreams and inspire creative juices. Please bring your favorite journal.
Lunch and workshop materials provided.
Friday, May 1, 2026
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
32050 SW Charbonneau Drive, Wilsonville, OR 97070 Look for Activity bldg.
$50
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3632QB4MY36CL
by check: Sacred Heart Ministries, 15605 SW 114th Court, #21, Tigard, OR 97224
Look forward to seeing you there.
