Christopher Niem Henley

Last October I left everything behind and went on a mission of Peace and Magnificence. What has happened since then has been nothing short of a miracle.  What has happened since then is not at all what I had expected. (what ever that might have been)

Traveling all over the country, I have had the opportunity to meet many different people and to see them at their very best. . .folks just being folks. . . going about their day to day lives in some of the most amazingly magnificent ways.  I have shared some of the stories with you already like the one about Mr. G and the family in Vacaville, the mudwrestling demos and Carla Sanders and, of course, the adventures of the World’s Greatest Kisser.

In all the different people I have met, in all the different places, I find it so interesting that they all have the same longing for connection with other people. . . that desire to belong, they all want good health and prosperity, and everyone talks about peace and harmony. It’s awesome to watch people at their best. . . being who they are. It makes me stop and think. . . to take inventory of the many, many things I have to be thankful for. So, that is what I have been doing this past week. . . making a list of the 101 things I am most thankful for. That was when, by complete accident, I realized that I already have everything I could ever possibly want or need. As I read the list over and over, allowing the feeling of gratitude for every single thing to really sink in. . . one at a time. . . it occurs to me how truly miraculous life is. This life is so full of abundance. . .of prosperity. . .of peace and magnificence!

Now, there it is, my gift to you – I invite you to get paper and pen (or crayon, pencil, magic marker, chalk, or your computer) and make your list of the 101 things you are most thankful for. Here’s what I did. . .I started every line with the words. . .”I appreciate and am thankful for. . .” and filled in the line. . . one at a time. This is not something to rush through, or what’s the point of doing it at all? It doesn’t take much time though, and when you finish, I’m sure you will want to share the whole idea with everyone you care about. The feeling is hard to beat!

When I finished, I said this prayer of thanksgiving which I also share with you. . .”Mother – Father GOD, I appreciate this opportunity and this day and all it’s wonder. I give thanks for . . .(then I read my list one item at a time).” I ended the prayer with the words. . . “ This or something better, for the highest good of all concerned. (see note at bottom of page) I give thanks to Mother – Father GOD for all the blessings that I have and all the blessings I am receiving. And it is so.”

What if parents would do that with their children? What if we do that when we are waiting in line at the grocery store and caught in traffic jams? What if we spent more time noticing what we have and how wonderful. . . how Magnificent. . . the people around us are? What if we notice, and take action on, all the ways we can make a difference in the world. . . every day? And what if we give thanks for all the blessings that we have and all the blessings we are receiving each and every day during the noon hour so everywhere, around the world, in each time zone, someone is giving thanks? What would happen if we paid special attention to all we have to be thankful for just one hour a day, one day a week, one weekend a month, one week a year? Then we would be so preoccupied with noticing everything we have and giving thanks . . .that we would completely forget about everything else. . . Imagine!

Everyone, everywhere would realize how blessed they are, how loved they are, how Magnificent they already are!. . . and most importantly. . .what they have to give! No matter what we ever receive, everything pales when compared to what we have to give. . . to what we are willing to give! The interesting thing is, history would show that we already know that. When was the last time you heard of someone being celebrated because of what they got? Yet we freely hand out awards for what people have given to others of their time, energy and resources. Why would anyone want to make a name for themselves for what they got . . .when they re-create themselves as legends by what they give?

The greatest gift I have ever received is the opportunity to give away what I have been given. No, it doesn’t come from a store or a catalogue and it can’t be ordered online. The gift I have been given is impossible to explain or describe. It’s something you have to experience for yourself. Just ask anyone who already has and they will tell you. (testimonials upon request) It is the reason for my endless supply of enthusiasm which is frequently way more than people can handle being exposed to all at once.

That is what this cross country “walk” for peace has become, in a most Magnificent way, and that is what I give to you. My email addy is walking4peace@yahoo.com  I’m there whenever you are ready.

So, what are you waiting for? Go make your list of the 101 things you are most thankful for. Bask in the sheer joy of it all. Give yourself permission to really enjoy and celebrate the feeling that comes with the realization of all you have to be thankful for. Then drop me a line and share what you find there. I would love to hear from you. Please send this on to everyone you know because, as you know, the price of giving is. . .receiving. Besides, nothing is ever really ours until we give it away.

May all that you wish for be the least you receive!

 

Peace and Love,

Christopher Niem Henley

Author / Speaker / Visionary

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Comments

[Cheryl]

Christopher, you are magnificent because you step out and you keep going. Blessings in your going, your growing, your witnessing, and your sharing. Lots of love.
Cheryl

[Cheryl]

Christopher,
You are magnificent because you're you, and you're spreading and observing peace. God bless you and yours and all the people you touch. And thanks for the 101 list. I've done it before but without saying, "I appreciate..." each time. That really does make it more meaningful. Blessings.

[Velma]

Christopher! I hope we can connect soon. I miss you!

Love,
Velma

[Moonchildiva]

Christopher! Your smile made ME smile, too, so thank you!!

[Mary K]

Ahhhhh...such a Magnificent Choice for International Woman's Day ---

THE Woman who sets a new standard of
defining Woman...and so magnificently -

Thanks for blazing the trail Christopher!!

love,
--Mary K

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[Shari]

You are Magnificent in so many ways I'm sure you already know through your entire being. But, just in case you have forgotten ;-) you are Magnificent because you aren't afraid to break out of the mold, do what your spirit calls you to do, and do it with GUSTO! Thank you for all you give just by being true to your own spirit.

[nejh]

Christopher I appreciate you and the sincerity and committment to your divine mission. I was feeling a little down tonight and to be honest I still am, but just reading about your adventures and new revelations make my heart feel a little lighter. Thank you for being the light and shining your awesome love on me tonight.

Peace & Love
nejh

[Mary K]

I AM so blessed...

And I so appreciate you, Magnificent Christopher, for serving to keep my
eyes and heart open with awareness!

I LOVE the list of 101 so much that
I couldn't resist making it 102! LOL

with love and (((*hugz*))),
--Mary K

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[Bruno]

Thank you Christopher for such a wonderful example of courage and love radiating outwards, forever, including all.. You are truly Magnificent in your endeavors and courageous self.

Thank you
Peace & Love

Bruno
Live Free, Be Life

[Velma Gallant]

My dear Christopher,

What a blessing you have been to my life. I'm proud to be your friend. I'm proud to have you as my sister-by-choice.

Love you!

Velma

[Liaya Aneb Nua]

Namaste Christopher,

Thank you for having the courage and strength to do this. It puts me in the mind of what many of my elders and ancestors did here in the US during the civil rights movement. It's good to know this tradition is still operative. Are you stopping in the Cleveland, Ohio area? If so let me know (my email is liaya76@yahoo.com) I can offer a place to stay, or a meal or company while you are here. Also if you like I can forward your information to the local media and perhaps they will want to interview you. In any case, peace on your journey. Liaya

[Vesla]

Go girl!! I am so impressed with your strength, courage and determination in such an endeavor as this for what you believe in.
You are truly an inspiration to the rest of us and I for one hail you all the way.
Many blessings to you!! May you spread peace, love and inspiration to all you encounter.
Vesla

[Diva Carla]

Dear Christopher,
I have been honored to be invited on your journey, sitting warm in my home while you hike and hug your way through the Rockies in winter! I am now feeling the energy of your first steps. I called you on your way to the BART station, at that point carrying all your worldly possessions on your back.

How many people on THAT trip did you engage in your vision/mission?!!!

We prayed for you and for ALL THE PEOPLE you will touch and who will be called forth to assist you on your way in each round of the Sweat Lodge tonight. And I can feel that even these aware and awake people have no idea what is really coming at them in Maine sometime next spring!

With Love, Gratitude and foot rubs,

Carla, MD
Hope, Maine

[Nejh]

Hey Christopher

You are Magnificent because you allow yourself to be emptied and filled again with spirit guiding and directing you on your walk for peace. I admire your determination and courage to jump into the unknown and fall over and over again into spirits loving hands.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Take care.

Peace & Love

Nejh***************************************

[Diva Carla]

Diva Christopher!

You are magnificenct because you are steppin out for peace, and yes you do have courage. The courage to see people feel them and touch them. That takes a ton of courage. You will be making people braver where ever you go!

Love,
Carla md

[Velma Gallant - Abundance Coach]

My dear Christopher,

I wanted to stop by to tell you how much I love our friendship, and I'm proud that we are sisters-by-choice.

You are truly a magnificent lady, as you blanket us all with your warmth and love.

Dream BIG!

Velma

[Mary K Weinhagen]

Christopher --

Thank you dearly for the reminder that 'the net appears'

and Thank you deeply for YOUR Magnificence in Being Peace!!!

--Mary K

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Celebrating Abundance!!!

[Diva Carla]

Hello Christopher, who takes Magnificence to new heights, and gives it out better than anyone I ever met!

I can't wait to meet you on the Bridge between Portsmouth and Kittery, and walk with you the rest of the way to Hope!

There is lots to do, so I'll stay in touch!

Love,
Carla
Magnificence Diva

[Mary K Weinhagen]

Christopher --

I just heard the news about your most
Magnificent Walk Across America bringing a focus
on PEACE!!!!! Pleeeeeeeease tell me how I can
best support your wonderful endeavor! I am
with you every step of the way!!!

Love and Peace,

--Mary K

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"A smile is contagious. Be a carrier."

[Velma Gallant]

My dearest Christopher,

You are magnificent because you share internal wisdom. You share your experiences. You share you. And I, for one, am grateful.

Hugs,
Velma

[Mary K]

Christopher --

You are Magnificent because you
actively sprinkle the light of understanding
regarding Learning Disabilities, opening the
door to allowing All to embrace the differences!

I deeply appreciate your contributions!

Shine on,
--Mary K

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Love is Magic Everyone Can Do

[nejh]

Thank you Christopher for being the light filled being that you are and blessing me by putting your love into that beautiful pink and white shawl you so graciously bestowed on me.

Thank you for living your life with passion and with a sense of purpose and for sharing your gifts unconditionally with other spirit beings who sometimes feel that they are less than perfect. You expose that lie and let them know that "perfection does not have to be sought out it only has to realized".

Peace & Blessings
Nejh

[Allen Smith]

Hello. Allen Smith here of Rainbow Didge Music.

I'd like to tell you how much I love you, admire you, miss you, feel your worthiness and all of that……..; but I can't. Not in the sense that the "you" I'm talking about here is your personality self or what I'd call the "little you." It's similar to "mini-me."
You see, I don't know your "mini-me" self. I've never met the part of you that has agreed to pretend to be infinitely limited or separate from the rest of "YOU."
I really have no personal attachment to the "little you" or even a clue as to whether I would even like you or resonate with you at all or agree with the things you do or choose. Until now, you have not even been in my personal "story" and did not matter to me in the least. Get it? No matter. (meaning, you did not "materialize" in my world.)
I love some of the characters in my world, I like some, I dislike some, I'm afraid of some and I feel many things for others in my world. But if they are in my world, they all "matter" to me. Until now. You did not.

There is however, a connection between us. You see I know the "complete you." I've met what I call the "Big You." A couple other labels I have for this total package of you is the "Mighty You" or, in personal grammar, "The Big Me." I'm into "Big-a-Me." Or Mighty Me. So there is THE BIG ME & the mini me.
From this "BIG" perspective, I know YOU because I know ME, that is, the me that is you. Which really, is all of it. So now that I'm done having fun with myself (you), I can get to our point.
I LOVE YOU WITHOUT LIMIT. I SEE YOU, I KNOW YOU. I YEARN FOR YOU, I REFLECT EVERYTHING I AM TO YOU & YOU TO ME. The EYE of me that is the total YOU gives you complete permission to take up space in any creative reality that we choose. But a reminder to the mini-me aspects of ourselves; - You are not Free from anything for there is nothing to be free from; or of. There is the ONE. The "ISness." You have no choice separate from the one. Not one nanosecond or Pico meter squared exists outside the ONE. Yet as the one, we have complete choice, complete free form, complete responsibility (ability to respond) over every aspect of the one. We are the center of our own universe. We exist in complete seeming paradox. Yet there is none. If any part of us thinks that our mini-selves are in charge, well, that will eventually be straightened out and put into proper perspective. But our mini selves in alignment with our "MIGHTY" selves is pure truth, pure awareness, nirvana, in the zone, elightenment, fathomless satisfaction, infinite orgasm, beyond plausible peace. And yet, in my own imaginations of the limitless limits, I find nothing more amazing than existing in what appears to be limited form in a limited world with limited rules. Ahhhhh, the mini-me of ME. Making our way back to the Big ME. Bending then breaking the rules, seeing each others limited perspectives then going beyond. The ecstatic nature of the internal/eternal lava lamp of self re-creation. Of play.

So again, My BIG self loves you as there is no other. YOU are truly marvelous. However, my mini-me sometimes wonders if I am worthy to play with all the other mini-me's in the sandbox. Some might not like me. What if I don't like them? Do I deserve to take up space in this game? Does society want me or you? Do we fit in? Will you love me? Do I love you? Can anything be trusted to be abiding from "within" the game perspective? My Big ME perspective says "trust in the abiding emaculate beloved creator of the game and enjoy the play." Yet we are so good in the pretending I see we still get lost in the parts. Big Me says "All is as ordered."
So welcome to my sandbox fellow mini-me. I still only know of you through colored pixels on a computer monitor. I play in imagination and draw from expectations, patterns & memories to piece together my picture of you. What a game! For truly, I already know you. From the Big perspective I have already seen your face. No kidding. In a lucid dream I once had in the game of time years ago, I asked spirit, "Who am I?" It answered in a wordless wry smile from one of my dream characters that quickly hid around a corner then peaked out suddenly as a different face. Then hid again. Then peaked again as another different face. It went faster & faster & faster into a cosmic blur of remembered faces. Pure soul satisfaction and infinite gratitude filled my being as I faded back into my prevailing resident game experience.
Inlakesh. I believe it means "I am another you or You are another me." Amazing. Just amazing. Peace. Allen (Clarion)

[Diva Carla]

Christopher! Our Pin-up Diva for today!

You are magnificent because you are finding your way North... in the cardinal and spiritual direction, and giving of your Self, making your unique contribution, every step of the way. and sometimes ... when you find yourself up a blind canyon, you waste no energy whining, you back track to discover all the beauty and how new and original the trail looks from this direction! ... your Compass is true.

Looking forward to getting you settled, and spending time with us again!

Blessings and Love,
Diva Carla

[Velma Gallant]

To my sister by choice...

Love you dearly, and miss our chats.

Hugs,

Velma