by Christine Green | Jul 10, 2025 | Spiritual Practice
“Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible—it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could.” –Barbara DeAngelis
I am still vibrating with joy after returning home from a family reunion on the east coast this past week. It was wonderful to reconnect and catch up with family and friends. We shared photos and laughed and reminisced about the past. I so enjoyed my nephew’s dog, Lily. She brings me joy and makes my heart sing
I have been paying attention to the things that bring me joy–walking in the forest, listening to the wind whisper through the trees, watching the birds perform their own magical ballet. I love connecting with friends, reading a great book, walking through a rose garden. Joy feeds my soul, raises my energy and expands my awareness.
In a time when we are experiencing so many cruel, inhumane and destructive activities in our country and around the world, taking the time to feel joy is essential to our wellbeing. While that may seem counterintuitive in the midst of pain and suffering, the opposite is true. When we find those moments of joy, even if for a moment, we raise our vibration. We are able to shift awareness and recognize that there are many people working hard to do good things. We are inspired to take action from possibilities rather than from fear. We expand compassion for ourselves and others.
Pay attention to your moments of joy, harmony, love, unity, and peace and relish those feelings. Open your heart and allow the feelings to expand. Speak words of gratitude and appreciation. Be open to possibilities.
Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us, “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” Joy is a pathway to love.
Know that each day, you add to the joy and love vibration around the planet. Take a moment and find your joy and bask in the love. Then please join me in sending that loving energy to those affected by the floods in Texas, to those dealing with the destruction of war, to those who are being denied freedom, and to those living in physical and emotional pain.
“I am love through the ones 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 beauty, in your perfection, in your wholeness. I am love through the ones I see before me.” — Paul Selig
Thank you for expressing joy and the raising the vibration of love.
by Christine Green | Jun 1, 2025 | Awareness, Spiritual Practice
“You are word. You are an aspect of God being brought forth into light.” — Paul Selig
I could feel my not-enoughness popping up this week. The old beliefs resurfaced — I am not enough, I can’t have what I want, I shouldn’t be asking for that anyway, blah, blah, blah. Do you ever have those days?
I am grateful that I know what to do. Get to my meditation chair and quiet my mind. I love the technique from Suzanne Giesemann called SIP of the Divine. Sit In Peace. Breathe and Release.
As I sit in peace, I breathe, quiet the mind and let go of those irritating thoughts. As I breathe in peace, I realize those thoughts are not irritating any more, they are just thoughts. I can let them go. I am then centered enough to claim what I do want to experience for the day.
It all seems so simple but in this world that is constantly changing and shifting, it can be a challenge for find the time and discipline to do the practice needed to show up in a loving space. It helps to give ourselves some patience and appreciation for the willingness to show up as our best selves for the day.
Here is a prayer for you from my book, Conscious Choices:
I recognize at the center of all life is an Infinite Power guiding and directing me in all my activities. I surrender any belief in doubt and any experience or belief that I am not enough. I release any feelings of fear and any tendency to avoid or complain. I speak with good purpose and think loving thoughts of those around me. I walk with intention, knowing I am guided and directed on my journey. I am truly grateful for this day and the many blessings I receive. And so it is.
Knowing your day is filled with love, peace and freedom.
by Christine Green | May 8, 2025 | Consciousness, Spiritual Practice
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by Christine Green | Dec 5, 2024 | Awareness, Spiritual Practice
“My wish for you is that you continue to be who and how you are, to astonish the world with your acts of kindness. Continue to allow humor to lighten the burden of your tender heart.” –Maya Angelou
Is it just me, or have you noticed that holiday season feels at times like a rollercoaster of emotions? There are moments of joy, sadness, grief— all in the same day.
We are all a bit fragile during the holidays. Our hearts are especially tender. There are expectations, demands, promises, hopes, fears, worries, and grief all swirling together. We have our own personal challenges to deal with as well as feeling the pain of humanity’s injustices.
We learn to honor the ups and downs. As we practice awareness, we are more willing to accept and allow our emotions and not get thrown off balance.
Here are some simple steps I take to bring me back to balance.
• Be mindful and acknowledge how I am feeling.
• Breathe and be in the moment.
• Be grateful for all the blessings in my life.
• Love myself first and extend that love to others.
• Speak with loving kindness.
Here is a prayer that brings me back to Love:
I am grateful for this new day. I embrace this day knowing God is revealed as the radiant, energizing, joy-filled presence of Love. I know Love moves into the very cells of my being bringing light, harmony, and peace. I accept guidance to willingly let go of any resentment, hurt or disappointment. I invite the healing presence of Love to wash away any pain or darkness. I enter this day with a grateful heart and receive all the blessings Love has in store for me. And so it is. Amen.
May the light of the season guide your days with wisdom, fill your heart with peace and surround you with the presence of love.
by Christine Green | Dec 3, 2024 | Consciousness, Spiritual Practice
“Peace is not the absence of war. It is the pervasive presence of compassionate connection.”
– James O’Dea
My heart hurts and I suspect yours does as well. It feels like we move from one daunting experience to another.
In this trying time it can be challenging to know what to pray for. Here are three simple prayers to speak for yourself and others. There is great power in our collective prayers.
Soul Awakening Prayer by James O’Dea
The prayer is repeated four times– for yourself, for a loved one, for community and for all humanity. I like to visualize a small pulsating light that grows with each statement and circles the planet.
Soul Awakening
Heart Opening
Light Shining
Love Flowing
Wounds Dissolving
Peace Radiating
Prayer of Protection by James Dillet Freeman
The Light of God surrounds you.
The Love of God enfolds you.
The power of God protects you.
The Presence of God watches over you.
Wherever you are, God is.
And all is well. Amen.
This Thing Called You by Ernest Holmes
“When you become confused, stop and listen to your inner calm. Turn from the confusion to that deeper something within. Say:
I am submerged in peace.
I am surrounded by peace.
I am immersed in peace.
There is nothing but peace.
Peace–deep, calm, undisturbed.
Visualize humanity surrounded with love and light.
Know that you are loved!
by Christine Green | Nov 19, 2024 | Consciousness, Love, Spiritual Practice
“In the short term and in the long run, how we treat people is our legacy. We have a daily responsibility to stay conscious of that and show up in ways we can be proud of.” – Sam Horn, Talking on Eggshells
It’s holiday time! That exciting time of year when we navigate the emotional terrain of spending time with loved ones. Anxiety, anyone?
Some loved ones are a joy to be with. Others can be more challenging.
Here are some helpful tips:
- It’s not about them. We often have attachment as to how we would like our loved ones to behave. In fact WE have lots of ideas about how they can live better lives. Breathe and step back. Practice letting go.
- Respond not react. Our loved ones know how to push our buttons. Disable your button. Disconnect from your high mindedness. Dissolve the need to have the answers. Practice responding peacefully and not reacting to situations.
- Claim your intention. Instead of imagining all the terrible, awful, dreadful things that the holidays might bring, practice visualizing what you do want. What is your intention? To have loving communication? To have peaceful interactions? To have joy-filled experiences? Set your intention before you venture out the door.
- Remember to breathe. Conscious breathing keeps us grounded in our awareness of our divinity and our oneness. Allow your breathing to center yourself in love. Pause and take a breath.
- Practice gratitude. Gratitude lifts us up to a higher vibration. In that vibration of love, all things are possible.
I am grateful for my many blessings… I am grateful my family…I am grateful for my body and good health…I am grateful for my home…I bless my neighbors and my co-workers…I bless the economy…I bless our country…I bless my spiritual community…I bless the world.
I am so grateful for you. You are a blessing to the world.
