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Christine Breese (born June 6, 1965) is an author, meditation teacher and lecturer whom is best known for her creation of the University of Metaphysical Sciences online university. She is also the founder of the Universal Church of Metaphysics, Starlight Journal, and the Starlight Mountain Farm and Retreat Center.

Biography

Early life

Christine Breese was raised in Pennsylvania, USA with her younger sister. She lived in several places as her family moved every few years. Her father was involved in teaching jobs and child care administrative positions for most of her childhood life until he eventually changed careers and did various jobs, from flying small engine airplanes, hot air balloons, professional portrait photography, and finally making sails for sailboats which is what he does today. Her mother was an antiques dealer, running antiques shops and hosting antiques shows, as well as being an interior decorator, which is what she does today.

Personal life

Upon graduation of high school, Christine Breese (also known as Breeze) performed rock and roll music, playing lead guitar and performing a large repertoire of over 200 original songs she wrote with quite a bit of success, almost finishing her first album by the time she was 23. However, she decided that in order to satisfy her curiosity she had to see the world, feeling that it would enrich her life, broaden her horizons, and in essence give her more to write about in her songs.

Breese donned a backpack and hiked many of the wildernesses in the United States, including many parts of the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail, as well as traversing parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. She also travelled to third world countries and visited the ancient ruins of the countries she was most interested in. She went on Grateful Dead tours, vended jewelry and airbrushed artwork at Renaissance Fairs, and did odd jobs while on the road. She attended Bluegrass Festivals, rock concerts, Folk Festivals, and Street Fairs, vending handmade jewelry and clothing.

During this time she discovered and studied many spiritual paths, techniques and methods, and taught meditation classes whenever she stopped travelling. As time went on, she decided to go to college and get a degree, though, since she was now 28 years old.

College life

Christine Breese attended Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida and earned two degrees, one in Audio Engineering and the other in Video and Film Production. She then went to work for Disney where she served as an audio technician on the Mickey Mouse Club show, at that time known as MMC Raps. She worked with Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake and TJ, another of the N’Sync Boys. She also worked with many famous people on various productions, music videos, TV shows, and independent films, including CMT Music Awards. She aspired to make her own independent records and movies, but at the time it was not financially feasible. Now, in the digital video and music age, it is feasible for people to make music and films without spending a fortune. Now Christine Breese now produces music, meditation and videos.

Professional career

Christine Breese produced and directed Spirit Talk TV <ref> Spirit Talk TV, A Metaphysical Talk Show</ref> featuring several guests in a flower garden discussing spiritual subjects. She has shot over 24 episodes and aspires to shoot 100 episodes in total in order to be able to syndicate the show all over the world. This show can be seen on cable TV stations and there are also some clips at Youtube.

Breese has planned several independent film scripts centered on spiritual stories, as well as a documentary series featuring a tour of sacred spiritual sites around the world. In the process of editing are Awaken Now retreats and workshops. Also in the works is a reality show based on spiritually focused people on their journey. She has used her degrees in audio engineering and film and video production to explore spiritual subjects and topics.

She produced a series of guided meditation CDs that are part of the curriculum at the online university University of Metaphysical Sciences. She has also renewed her interest in rock and roll music on the side. She plays lead guitar in the Calamity Jane Band, as well as other bands, and also has launched her solo project, Breeze.

Spiritual career

Along with her music and video production projects, Christine Breese has been quite busy with her spiritual endeavors. She first created Universal Church of Metaphysics 501(c)3, a non-profit organization serving the purpose of charitable endeavors to provide as much possible assistance to others in whatever way it can. She then proceeded to found several other organizations in addition, listed below.

Breese created Starlight Journal in order to provide a place for the spiritual community to gather and communicate with one another through blogs, forums and profiles where spiritually focused people can tell others about their spiritual experiences, interests and endeavors. Starlight Journal also offers free articles and reading on all kinds of spiritual subjects.

University of Metaphysical Sciences is Breese’s online university offering Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate D.D. and Ph.D. degrees in metaphysics and spiritual subjects. The University has thousands of students worldwide and graduates who are working in the field of metaphysics and spirituality.

Starlight Mountain Farm and Retreat Center was also founded by Christine Breese in order to provide a campus for live classes for University of Metaphysical Sciences as well as a place to offer retreats, workshops and seminars through the Universal Church of Metaphysics. Breese travels extensively offering retreats and workshops in many places in the world, but headquarters is Starlight Mountain Farm and Retreat Center, a working farm in the process of establishing organic certification.

Influences

Ramana Maharshi is Christine Breese’s main influence, as well as his lineage through Papaji (Poonja) and Gangaji. She has also been influenced by J.Krishnamurti, Ghandi, Mother Teresa, as well as the great leaders of history who have faced violence with peace, hatred with love, and have brought great teachings to humankind against all odds. She likes Osho, Parahamsa Yogananda, and the Dalai Lama. She also likes Buddha (Siddhartha), Jesus and Krishna. The list of influences is simply too long to expound on.

Bibliography

Books

Reclaiming The Shadow Self is Christine Breese’s first book written in 1997 See Amazon.com. Her upcoming books are Integrity Handbook for Spiritual Teachers And Students, and also Choose Yourself: The Power Of One To Change The World

Articles

Daily Life And Stillness

The Spirit Of Professionalism

What Is A Visionary's Ideal Retreat?

Manifesting Simplified

Hurricane Katrina & Spiritual Viewpoints

How To Practice Pranayama

Other work

Radio and TV appearances

Dave Alan's Nighthawk Series

Voice America Search of Baby Boomers of Today and scroll down to the episode 3/4/08 - Baby Boomers Of Today Guest Christine Breese

WTTV on the Dr. Klare Show, Youtube Clip

Expos, lectures, workshops and guest speaking engagements

Edge Life Expo in Minneapolis, Minnesota; see workshop listings at 4-4:50 p.m. Saturday Room 102D: “Use Your Heart Instead of Your Head!” with Christine Breese and Sunday at 2-2:50 p.m. Room 102F: “Manifesting Simplified & Surrender to Divine Will” with Christine Breese

Conscious Life Expo in Los Angeles, California

New Living Expo in San Francisco, California

New Life Expo in New York City