Classes
“Inspiration without education leads to frustration.
Inspiration plus education leads to illumination.”
—Rev. Lloyd Strom
It’s up to each of us to learn and explore universal principles. Classes provide an opportunity to join like–minded individuals in exploring new ideas. Look forward to seeing you in class!
Register by sending an email.
2008 Class Schedule (Schedule subject to change; please check for updates)
- The Principles of Financial Freedom (Evening): Jan 9 — March 5
- The Principles of Financial Freedom (Day): Jan 22 — March 11
- The Science of Living an Extraordinary Life
- The Art of Meditation: May 10, 2006
- Setting Clear Intentions: October 1 — 29
- Living A Thankful Life: November 8
- Finding Holiness in the Holidays: December 6
About the classes
- Classes held in SW Portland; directions sent upon registration.
- Paypal and payment plans are available.
- Class size limited to 10 participants. Please register at least 15 days in advance of the class.
Principles of Financial Freedom
Stock quotes, financial updates, portfolio management tips are available to us instantly. However, there is little information available to support us in understanding why we’re afraid to balance our checkbook or why it’s seems so difficult to get ahead.
Once we uncover the hidden beliefs that keep us stuck, we can begin to take steps to transform those old attitudes and beliefs. Real prosperity is about the attitude of freedom in our financial affairs. Freedom is not about how much money we might have. It is the way we feel about the experience of money in our lives.
This powerful eight–week seminar will provide participants with tools to:
- Identify and release old ideas about money
- Develop new attitudes about money that align with Universal Truth
- Incorporate the Attitudes of Freedom into daily living
- Develop tools to support a prosperous life
- Create and manage a spending plan
- Evening:
- Wednesdays, Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 13, 20, 27, Mar 5, 2008
- Time:
- 6:30 — 9:00 p.m.
- Daytime:
- Tuesdays, Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 4, 11, 2008
- Time:
- 8:30 — 11:00 a.m.
- Class fee:
- $500 ($25 reserves space and materials)
Includes Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth
The Science of Living an Extraordinary Life
Part 1 — Thinking outside the box
Do you every find yourself waiting for things to get better? Do you think to yourself: ‘Life will be good when I have more money, lose some weight, get married (or divorced!)’ Waiting is based on fear–fear of taking action, fear of asking for what you want.
Would you like to:
- Make choices easily
- Expand your thinking
- Achieve your goals
We live in an abundant universe, rich with ideas, prosperous and wealthy. We have the potential to achieve amazing goals. What keeps us from success is not having all the tools we need.
Extraordinary Tools in this series:- Master the art of creative thinking
- Develop the ability to overcome doubt
- Cultivate the capability to make decisions quickly
- Dates:
- Wednesdays, April 9, 26, 23, 2008
- Time:
- 6:30 — 9:00 p.m.
- Fee:
- $195 ($25 non–refundable deposit holds space)
Includes Creative Mind and Success by Ernest Holmes and The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles.
The Science of Living an Extraordinary Life
Part 2 — Speaking with Intention
- Are you ready to stop self–criticism?
- Would you like to speak your truth without worrying about what other people think?
- Do you want to express yourself authentically?
As a society we are obsessed with complaining and blaming. We also criticize ourselves endlessly. Self–judgment is like poison running through our veins. It weakens our resolve, dampens our spirit and sends us in a downward spiral.
Mastering our thinking is only the first part of living an extraordinary life. The next step is to speak with clarity, intention and love. Our words have power—we can transform complaints into gratitude and blame into acknowledgment.
Extraordinary Tools in this series:
- Eliminate the pesky nagging of the inner critic
- Develop conscious awareness of emotions
- Create clarity on recognizing and asking for what you want
- Dates:
- Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 2008
- Time:
- 6:30 — 9:00 p.m.
- Fee:
- $195 ($25 non–refundable deposit holds space)
Includes The Prospering Power of Love by Catherine Ponder.
The Science of Living an Extraordinary Life
Part 3 — Creating Conscious Relationships
- Are you ready to let go of needing approval from others?
- Would you like to release past grudges and hurts?
- Would you prefer to operate out of cooperation rather than competition?
Sometimes it seems like the only thing keeping us from success is meeting just one person; the right partner, the perfect employee, the motivated client. Then all our problems will be solved. In the meantime, we may have a grudge against our neighbor, irritation with spouse or conflict with a relative.
In order to create conscious relationships, we must first create the consciousness within ourselves. By releasing grudges, hurts and competition, we clear the way for love to exist within us. Once we become the center of love, we begin to attract harmonious relationships based on love instead of fear.
Extraordinary Tools in this series:
- Release grudges and resentments from the past
- Develop the practice of forgiveness and acceptance
- Transform what we want to get into what we want to give
- Dates:
- Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20, 2008
- Time:
- 6:30 — 9:00 p.m.
- Fee:
- $195 ($25 non–refundable deposit holds space)
Includes Practicing the Presence by Joel Goldsmith.
The Art of Meditation
The mind can be so busy….thinking, worrying, plotting, planning….it can be exhausting at times. Our thoughts seem to furiously swirl around like a snow globe. Just like the snow globe, when we stop the activity settles to reveal peace and clarity in our lives.
Meditation is the simple process of removing our attention from the conditions and circumstances of the world. It might be simple, but it takes some effort to begin a meditation practice or stay committed to one. Join us to learn the techniques and tools to master the art of meditation.
- Dates:
- Saturday, May 10, 2008
- Time:
- 10:00 a.m. — 3 p.m.
- Class fee:
- $60 ($25 reserves space and materials)
Setting Clear Intentions
The key to living a rich, full life is living by intention. Intentions give us the direction we need to accomplish our goals. Participants will have the opportunity to identify the intentions that will support their goals.
This class will provide participants with tools to:
- Discover the inner motivations of the heart.
- Identify intentions to accomplish goals.
- Develop clarity about life purpose and intentions.
- Dates:
- Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 29, 2008
- Time:
- 6:30 — 9:00 p.m.
- Fee:
- $195 ($25 non–refundable deposit holds space)
Includes Creative Mind and Success by Ernest Holmes.
Living a Thankful Life
Universal law states: “Whatever we are grateful for increases.” Participants will explore a greater understanding of the theory of non–attachment and learn how to develop an attitude of thankfulness in all situations that creates a sense of freedom in the world.
- Dates:
- Saturday , November 8, 2008
- Time:
- 10 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
- Fee:
- $60 ($25 non–refundable deposit holds space)
Includes a Gratitude Journal
Finding Holiness in the Holidays
Santa Claus, tinsel, gift buying–do you ever feel like the true meaning of Christmas has all but disappeared? The purpose of this workshop is to move beyond the normal experience of the holidays into an enlightened awareness of the mystical message of Christmas. Participants experience a deepening of faith and spiritual practices to transform the holiday experience.
- Dates:
- Saturday, December 6, 2008
- Time:
- 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
- Fee:
- $60 ($25 non–refundable deposit holds space)
Includes a Gratitude Journal.
“Christine’s knowledge and insights take the intuitive understanding I have about the Universe and puts it into language that I can use to bring it closer to my heart; strengthening my relationship with my Self and taking me to the next level of my personal journey. I’d recommend her classes for anyone who’s looking for clarity of purpose in their daily living.”
If you are interested in having Rev. Christine speak at your organization or your next meeting, please contact her at 503–281–6301.