The Green Life Sacred Community
A place to reframe reality and shift your perspective.
What We Believe – Community Values
Our values guide this community; they are what we hold close when we engage with each other and life. They are lessons we have learned from our belief and direct experiences with Nature through the sacrament.
Inclusivity - We see your race, your nationality, your ethnicity, your gender, your sexual orientation, your age, your physical abilities, your socioeconomic status, your education, your appearance, the language you speak, your gender identity, and your family status - and we love you because of it.
Self-love - Self-love is a masterpiece of interior kindness that then becomes the yardstick for all else.
Presence - The present moment is the result of all that ever was; the heritage of a moment is a pretty incredible thing to stand in. There is always something beautiful to witness within the Now that resonates with a deep remembering and turns to gratitude and action.
Living in Gratitude - Gratitude is when you touch the spark of the Present moment. It is making contact with everything that is beautiful and healing within it, soaking in that nourishment. Through this lens, there is a profound exquisiteness, a deep appreciation for the simple.
Letting Go - Letting go is a choice. Letting go is brave; every time a trust fall with the Universe, into the flow and underlying universal energy of Nature.
Courage - Normalizing discomfort to stay standing in the midst of uncertainty is the foundation of courage. This is how you get braver with your life and your heart. It leads to a way of Being that is vivid, fearless, centered, and in love with life.
Non-Judgment & Compassion - Compassion is the bridge between judgment and understanding, fostering true support and Love.
Forgiveness - Through self-love, non-judgement, and compassion, forgiveness is a kindness and understanding you can offer yourself and others. Peace comes from within. Guilt, shame, and anger are heavy energies to carry that only act as poison, hurting the bearer most.
Gentleness - There is no rush; it’s not how fast or how slow the process happens, but simply the enoughness that it happens with integrity from the inside out. To be held and loved unconditionally is gentle. Patience is gentle.
Balance - Honoring both sides of a duality leads to a more holistic and complete perspective, fostering a greater sense of interconnectedness and oneness. It is also within the tension of these forces that novel ideas, transformations, and breakthroughs can emerge, driving creativity and evolution.
Embracing Failure - Failure is to be witnessed as part of the process of attempted growth and expansion, of change and evolution, of exploring the edge and creating between the lines. It has nothing to do with a particular destination, but rather, a beneficial, experiential journey that fosters a greater knowledge of Self, regardless of the outcome.
Reverence for Nature - Nature is our temple. The towering trees, auspicious mountains and endearing sky, the ceiling of our cathedral. Nature is sacred. Each aspect is a spiritual entity, with a deep connection between the natural world and the Divine. Nature is the manifestation of the Divine in the purest sense and is to be protected, respected and appreciated as a great teacher.
Creative Expression - By letting go of resistance, egoic demands, and mental noise, to be fully Present, you are able to tap into the flow of Universal intelligence that inspires creative expression. This is Awareness through art. Dance, music, painting, sculpture, poetry, photography, theater, baking, film, fashion design, graffiti, whatever medium is expressed, is to be celebrated and sought, welcomed, and embraced in the community.
Honoring Wisdom, Reverence for Elders & Ancestors - To have elders not just in attendance, but as respected, honored participants and leaders of the community. With elders among us, gratitude is closer at hand. Stories and wisdom gained from their lived human life broadens perspectives and allows for a deeper appreciation of the Present more quickly.
Benevolence & Service - Seated in Soul, the greater purpose is the ability to elevate the present and be of service to it. Coming together with the community and serving someone else, is an incredibly healing way to be with other human beings