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.
by Christine Green | Feb 5, 2026 | Consciousness, Spiritual Journey, Spirituality, Uncategorized
“Self-care is never a selfish act; it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others.” – Parker Palmer
As she walked out the door, my friend Gloria said, “What would we do without our friends?” Three of us enjoyed a great lunch together and precious time to catch up. All three of us were going through a similar challenges and were surprised to learn that the others were experiencing the same.
There is a tendency to keep things to ourselves. We can minimize what we are experiencing and don’t want to bother anyone with our problems. Sometimes there are feelings of shame or guilt and it feels too vulnerable to share them out loud. The fear of rejection alone can keep us from connecting with others.
No doubt about it, reaching out takes courage. But the benefits far outweigh the fear. Friends can offer words of comfort, can listen without judgement and be physically present when we are going through something tough. Friends can help us build confidence when we are doubting ourselves. Friends help us be our best selves.
Reaching out to others is self-care. You are worth the time and energy. You are loved and appreciated more than you know. Summon your faith and courage and connect with a friend this week. Send a text and say hi. Or arrange for coffee time or a lunch. Be willing to receive. You will be so glad you did.
by Christine Green | Jan 13, 2026 | Consciousness, Energy
“If God is in all things, all things may be lifted to that vision of the Divine and are transformed by and through the lifting. When you see with the eyes the Christ, you are attending to the world before you in its Divine potential.” — Paul Selig, The Book of Mastery
Take a breath. I know, your heart hurts. Your body may be achy, your mind distracted. You are okay. You are in the midst of the grieving process. We witness so many tragic events in our neighborhoods and around the world each day. We are in a collective state of grief. Take another breath.
When feeling dismay and grief, our tendency can be to hide out and isolate. Give yourself the time for sorrow and tears. Feel the emotions with gentle tenderness. When you are ready, take a step out into the world. Your loving vibration is needed more than ever.
Being engaged can lift us up. Take small steps. Perhaps connect with your church, your bridge group or book group. Call a friend and meet for coffee. Take a class at the gym. Take a walk out in nature. Your energy, your compassion, your quiet whispers of prayers and hope are all needed in the world. Activist, filmmaker and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project, Valarie Kaur, reminds us, “Revolutions do not happen only in grand moments in public view but also in small pockets of people coming together to inhabit a new way of being. We birth the beloved community by becoming the beloved community.”
Be gentle. Practice compassion. Having compassion for ourselves and others opens us to love and be loved. Compassion awakens love in us. Love is the healing power beyond judgment and blame. There is always a choice.
Practice visualizing what you want rather than what you don’t want. Ask each day “What is mine to do to make the world a better place?” Release judgment and anger and send love instead. Sending love raises the vibration for everyone.
Speak prayers of faith and hope and gratitude. Speak this attunement from Paul Selig aloud whenever you are feeling separate, angry, or judgmental. Speak it aloud for yourself when you are feeling fearful.
I am Love through the One I see before me.
I choose to see you, _____, in Love.
I choose to see you in your worth.
I choose to see you in your right to be.
I see you in your perfection.
I see you in your beauty.
I see you in your choices.
I am Love through the One I see before me.
Word I am Word.
You are the light of the world. Thank you for shining your light and love.
by Christine Green | Jan 12, 2026 | Consciousness, Frequency, Spiritual Journey
“Everybody here on this plane is now ready to uplift whether they know it or not. If you can imagine right now that there is a tide that is rising and everyone is being lifted in this frequency, regardless of whether they know it or not, you will begin to understand that what is actually happening here is a global phenomenon.” Paul Selig, Book of Love and Creation
Almost everyone I know has shared about recently waking up in the middle of the night feeling anxiety and dread, worrying about things that may or may not happen. Our nervous systems are on high alert right now. What would it be like to contemplate a world of possibilities instead of thoughts of fear and dread. Imagine letting go of the worries of tomorrow and focusing on the infinite potential that await us.
Think about what the world would look like where we truly took control of our thoughts, prioritizing our desires rather than dwelling on what we do not want. While this wouldn’t magically solve all our problems, it would result in a calmer mind, a release of bodily stress, and a more peaceful vibration. As we see a greater potential for ourselves, we see that for others as well.
According to Joe Dispenza, the brain has the remarkable ability to form fresh neural connections and embrace new ideas. He states, “Spend time, contemplating who you want to be. The mere process of contemplating who you want to be, begins to change your brain.” As we shift to seeing things in a positive light, we raise our frequency. See yourself sending vibrations of love and peace.
We have an opportunity to send love where we see sorrow, to visualize peace where we see conflict, to recognize wholeness in the midst of lack. We can reframe what we are seeing and be open to infinite possibilities. When we refocus our energy and intention we contribute to a world that works for everyone.
See yourself sending vibrations of love and peace out before you. Affirm this attunement from Paul Selig:
“I am choosing now to recognize myself as a Divine Being in full manifestation. I rise above this planet. I rise above the limitations of this physical world, and I claim this: I am Love through all those standing before me on this earth.”
Thank you for raising the vibration of the planet.
