July 18, 2010

July 11, 2010

Dear Friends:
With all the lilies opening up in my yard, it reminded me of this precious poem that I want to share with you.

In a case
in a shop
behind cool glass
they put a number on the lilies -
but how much sweeter
is the bloom
offering its heart of love
on the roadside
to every passing car
because it is
itself -
you have opened your heart of love
in traffic -
showed your true self
to every passing traveler -
you have lifted the bushel from the lamp of life
and lit the faces of the chlidren
with the joy of their own lives -
showing them God laughs -
The secret heart of
every living thing
says
thank you -
it is whispered in Farsi
and in Navaho
it was whispered
in Latin
and in Sanskrit
it will be whispered softly to the stars
by the secret heart of
every living thing -
the very earth itself says
thank you -
for forming together the banks of
a river of love -
where every child -
where every passerby -
can float
to God.
a Poem by Sam Smith

Many blessings,

Victoria

Crystal Bowl & Sound Healing Concert TONIGHT, July 11

Tonight, at 7:00 pm, Sound Master Jeff Klein of the Institute of Transformational Studies will present a Sacred Sound Concert with crystal singing bowls.  Come and experience the bright, radiant tones of pure crystal sound fill the air and awaken divine vibration within the physical and subtle bodies.  This is a chance to accelerate energetic healing, spiritual awakening and to immerse yourself in blissful remembrance of the unity within all creation.  Love offering. Oh, and we have AIR CONDITIONING!!

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June 27, 2010

Dear Friends:
This wonderful prayer for The Gulf came to me from Rev. Patricia Reiter of Unity of Venice, FL.  She is asking that we commit to praying this daily for the next 100 days.  We know that the energy of Love is the most powerful force on the planet for healing.  Please join me in participating in 100 days of positive prayer for the Gulf using the following;

In a state of divine union with God, I open my heart to allow the energy of pure love and appreciation to flow from me to everyone and everything.  In the pure love of God, I am one with the earth, the air, the water, the soil, the trees, the plants and all their life-giving organisms.
In the pure love of God, I am one with all beings on the earth.  I honor, respect and cherish all living things.

In the pure love of God, I release all thoughts, behaviors, beliefs and ideas that are not in harmony with the highest and best good for all.

In the pure love of God, I make wise choices and take right actions to preserve our planet for ourselves and all future generations.

In the pure love of God, I hold all countries, corporations, businesses, organizations, institutions and their leaders in prayer for harmony, peace, collaboration, wisdom and smart decisions for the highest and best good of our planet and its peoples.

In the pure love of God, I am united with all spiritually conscious beings.   Together we hold the high watch for positive change for our world.  In the name of all that is sacred, we daily lift our world family in prayer for health, peace, love, joy, wisdom, prosperity and safety.  Amen.

Many Blessings,

Victoria

PS: THANK YOU all so much for an unforgettable 30th Anniversary of my ministry.  All of the wonderful letters and cards are so appreciated.  It meant more to me than you can ever imagine.

PSS:  Come to the workshop this Sunday with Janet Conner.  It will be fabulous!

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June 20, 2010

Dear Friends,

Experiences are telling us “there is not enough;”not enough supply, not enough of what we expect or desire.  The most important step in overcoming an experience of “lack” is turning within.  Prayer is the knocking that opens the door of our consciousness to the flow of God’s good.  Prayer prepares us to receive by increasing our awareness of our oneness with God.  Prayer focuses us inward and away from outer circumstances.

Becoming relaxed, calm and peaceful, we knock and the door is opened.  We ask in faith, giving thanks in advance for the answers that are forthcoming.  We wait in faithful knowing for the guidance and insight we seek.  We realize that our heart’s desire first came to us through our soul’s knowing that with God all things are possible.

With confidence we go about our day in peaceful expectancy, for we have opened our mind and heart to the continuous flow of God’s goodness.
Many Blessings,

Victoria

Remember, Summer Schedule is one service at 10:00 am!

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June 13, 2010

Dear Friends:
In times of turmoil or uncertainty, it can be difficult to find peace.  But when we shift our attention away from the problem or difficulty and instead focus inward on the Divine Presence, peace enfolds and soothes us.  It begins as a quiet whisper to our soul and slowly builds to gratifying surrender.  We know, all is well.

Centered in the Presence, we are at peace, no matter what is happening around us.  We allow the wisest part of our being to lead us.  Troubles suddenly become manageable and conflict recedes.  We are no longer searching for answers; instead, we allow them to come to us.  We become clear-headed, discerning and strong.

With our thoughts on Spirit, we realize inner peace.  Here, we are comforted.  Here, we gain our answers.  Here, we feel at peace.  Please join with me this week in affirming, “The peace of God is now expressing through me.”

Many Blessings,
Victoria
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Dear Friends:
Freedom is more than a state of being: it is also a state of mind. When our minds are free, we are at peace.  We become open to the wisdom of God, the wisdom that leads us to real joy and fulfillment.  As we open our minds and hearts to God, we are truly free.  In realizing our oneness with God, we release the chains of negative thoughts and limitations and adopt an inner knowing of love and freedom.  The words from a favorite hymn that we sang last Sunday remind us: I am free. I am unlimited.  There are no chains that bind me.  I am free. I am unlimited, right now!  Right now!

Many Blessings,

Victoria

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June 6, 2010

Dear Friends:
Here is a special affirmation just for you.

Nobody like you exists.  You are unique.  No one laughs like you, no one cries like you or works like you do.  And what you can offer the world, your job, your company, your friends and yourself can never be equaled.  You are the only one in God’s creation with your set of natural abilities.  Through all of eternity, no one will ever look, talk, walk, think or do exactly like you.  You are rare.  And, as in all rarity, you have great value.  Celebrate your differences.  You have been ordained to a calling that no one else can do as well as you.  The world would be incomplete without you and your talent.  Give yourself to the world and believe that your gifts are what will make the world a different place.

 I support you this week in affirming, ” I have the power to change my world.  I have unlimited gifts that I freely share today with everyone I meet”.

Many Blessings,
Victoria

PS: This Sunday, please welcome our new Music Directors, LaRhonda and Mark Steele.  Come prepared to be dancing in the aisles!!

http://www.vanda.us/

During the summer, services are held each Sunday at 10:00 am, combining the features of the meditation service and the celebration service. A warm welcome awaits you.

LaRhonda is one of the premier vocalists on the northwest contemporary music scene. She is at this time performing and recording with her own band containing some of the finest musicians in the northwest.

Learn more about them at at www.steelesong.com and www.laRhondaSteele.net