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Talk about what’s good today…

10/9/2019

“Talk about what’s good today and limit all gossip and negative conversations. Catch yourself when you want to chime in. Hear yourself speak.”

I wrote this quote several years ago and it’s valuable today and every day thereafter.

I’m sure many of you have read the 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. I love the simplicity of his message. The 4 Agreements you should always keep in mind are

Be impeccable with your word
Don’t take anything personal
Don’t make assumptions
Always do your best

These simple instructions will keep us busy for the rest of our lives. We must be aware of the words we speak. Impeccable means to not repeat negative phrases, not to use abusive language in any form, not to criticize or judge. It means to speak kindly and lovingly; to encourage your fellow man, to uplift and support.

Not taking anything personal (yes, quite an undertaking!) is another huge accomplishment and will lift all burden of our shoulders. It will destroy the ego and reveal our true Spirit. It is freedom.

We must not assume ‘we know it all’. Don’t believe just because someone says it – always proof it to yourself. When you’re not sure ask yourself: Is it kind, is it loving, is it good for all concerned? When the answer is yes, you are on the right track. It’s as simple as that.

And of course: We must always do our best. Whatever the best is, is relative to our understanding. However, if we strive to do our best we will grow and become more aware of what perfection and pure goodness really looks like. Doing our best, always, is the roadmap, it includes impeccable words, not taking everything personal and not making assumptions. Have a wonderful, uplifting day!

Is the glass half empty or half full?

10/2/2019

We’ve heard it a thousand times— our experience depends on how we see our situation, ‘is the glass half empty or half full?’. Do we look for the positive in everything or are we tempted to give into negative expectations and suppositions?

How do you see your life right now? Is it full of joy or is it lacking? Ask yourself, am I content, happy, or dissatisfied with where I am at this stage in my life?

I review my state of mind frequently. It helps me to get back on track if I veered off the path even just for a short period of time. It’s a wake-up-call, time to chin up.

We attract what we believe to be true, not what we merely want. “I want” is purely wishful thinking. In order to manifest our desires, we must be absolutely convinced that it is possible to receive. Doubt will guarantee failure.

All manifestations are created by our ability to imagine, visualize, act, and feel this truth. The correct thought-application of Universal Law is what projects our experience into the visible.

The truth is: Life is always full, not empty. It is full of opportunities, ideas, and beauty if we’d only look around us. It is filled with love, if we exude love. It is filled will possibilities and the capacity to fulfill dreams, because we are the makers of these dreams, the fulfillers so to speak. Therefore, we must start seeing the good and full life only. Let’s practice!

Inspire Yourself

9/25/2019

Do you feel stuck and repeating the same old patterns in your daily life? Maybe you are comfortable in your safe zone, don’t want to rattle the cages or upset the routines you’ve established.

I like change very much. Even though I have my regular practices and daily habits, I also make sure that I am inspired daily by being eager to learn and explore (I admit mostly about mental concepts).

Why not spice up our lives with some fresh, new ideas. Why be stuck with the old and outgrown? Why not tackle that one thing that has been on the list for too long?

We all have imagination, we have desires, we have unfulfilled dreams, and we have the power to create. Yes, we can make it happen.

Therefore, let us be open-minded. Let us focus and remove fear and doubt. Let us, instead, embrace the new and the unusual, the exciting vision, the long-lost dream. Let us grasp our inner power by believing in our true selves.

You will be surprised at how much more interesting life becomes!
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Thoughts about "Self"

9/18/2019

Presenting myself with some thoughts about self this morning. Have you ever contemplated that your self-image, what and who you think you are in this world, including your personal appearance, is only a reflection of your ego; a mirror image of your thoughts and feelings?

Continuing this line of thought, I realized some time ago that this mirror image is not my true self. My true self is Spirit. Invisible, yet everlasting, powerful, causative, and connected to Source.
Our individual Spirit is pure, loving, intelligent, formless, without race, color, and gender. We are ‘all of this’ not just one thing or another. It is important to realize this, because it will truly make us equal and see the oneness of all.

We must not sell ourselves short by thinking we are something lesser than perfection. I’m not saying this to aggrandize but to point out the potential we all possess. Do we always act perfect? – no! Of course not. But at least we are working toward this goal once we realize our true substance.

I am certain that a great synchronized plan is in store for each of us, shapeable by our desires and its fulfillment through right thought, supported by the Universe’s perfect plan.
Now is the time to move forward and soar. We must become that beautiful butterfly and appreciate ourselves, our neighbors and our Universe. Let us be the best we can be, because Love trumps hate. Love always wins. Love is the substance called God. Thoughts?

Reacting to people or events

9/4/2019

Haven’t we all reacted to people’s harsh or mean comments? A sneaky remark that was directed intentionally toward your heart, or maybe just a thoughtless commentary from someone who didn’t think twice about the effect it would have on the receivers mental state?

When being upset about someone’s unkind, negative or critical words, we must understand that no one can really hurt or offend us. The hurt feelings experienced will only be as stingy and cruel as we allow it to be. There is no need to react, respond, and defend ourselves. We know who we are; we know that we are good and kind, so why bother and respond?

Did you know, that negativity, per the dictionary, is ‘a quality characterized by a person who is habitually skeptical, tends to deny, oppose, or resist suggestions or commands.’ Negativity is life-denying.

Positivity, per the dictionary, is ‘a quality characterized by a person who is displaying certainty, acceptance, affirmation, positive answers, confidence, and positive reinforcement.’ Positivity is life-giving.

So why do we still react to someone’s opinion, criticism or intentional hurtful comments? It will only suck us into a vortex of negativity. Let us practice to stay in the ‘light’, the uplifting, life giving and confident (that all is good) state of mind!

Thoughts about Heaven

8/28/2019

Many times, we tend to expect negative outcomes when working on a specific goal or even in relationships with others. Life has a way of working itself out, but our patience and trust in the Allness of Good is lacking the conviction that all will be OK. Instead we are defensive and ready to fight whatever comes our way.

Don’t fight life; live it! When we think that we must fight life and its challenges (even for a good cause) we block our inner positive energy. We toss our otherwise calm mental state out of balance. We should support, help, love and nurture good causes. We should do the same for our friends and family, our neighbors and even strangers, but we should not fight anything. Fighting is the opposite of being at peace, and only peace can bring you harmony and lasting happiness.

Lasting peace and harmony are heavenly. It feels good, loving and perfect. Remember, heaven is here and now and not a far-off place to be enjoyed later.

It's a mistake to think that we must be good now, in order to get to heaven later. It's up to us to create our own piece of heaven, which is the harmonious state of our minds. Since harmony is the basic principle of all life, we must focus on harmonious thoughts today and every day, so we can experience this heavenly state of mind now.

Nothing mysterious about it, it just requires mental work and the want to be happy. This is our life, we make the choices, we are in charge of our thoughts and feelings, and we experience in exact proportion the energy and love we exude.

With Love, ULRIKE

The hustle and bustle of the world belong to the ego

8/21/2019

Remember when you could hear yourself think? When your days were quiet and peaceful. When you could reflect on your dreams and look joyfully toward the future?

What happened? Are the daily happenings in your world drowning out your inner voice? Are the moments filled with worry and fear, negative expectations and hopelessness?

Imagine going back to clear and healthy thinking where peace and calmness reigns; like a child whose mind is not contaminated by past influences and wrong teachings.

How? Slow down and reevaluate what’s really important in your life. What makes you happy and content? What refreshes your enthusiasm and your jest for life?

We are so busy playing our daily role that we are constantly neglecting our Soul. Remember, the Soul, our Consciousness, loves to think quietly. It cherishes solace, relief from emotional distress. It is our true nature, it is the ‘I’ of each of us.
The hustle and bustle of this world belong to the ego. The beauty and silence of the Universe belongs to the Soul.

What can we practice today?

8/14/2019

Let’s give this some thought. What is it that needs correction in our daily, habitual thoughts and feelings? What’s the negative emotion that seems to come back so easily when probed? Why does a painful experience from the past resurface over and over again.

Let's start observing ourselves carefully and begin cleaning out all of our painful, petty, judgmental, negative memories, and fearful thoughts, one at a time.

Yes, letting go of painful experiences seems like a daunting task at times; but this 'letting go' is a necessary healing process. Of course, we don't know that at first and so we hold on to the memory of the hurt; but it must be done.

Often, this painful experience occurs, because we have outgrown the old and are being pushed by our higher self into a new and better situation. We no longer belong in this lower frequency and therefore we must see the new, better path in front of us.
Self-correction is not a dreadful task. It should be done with joy and gratitude, and with a sincere desire to be right. Not right in opinion, but right according to Universal Law.

Say 'thank you' to the Almighty Power for showing you the way and be grateful for what's in store next.
With Love, ULRIKE

Start living now

8/8/2019

Today, just a simple reminder:

Don't wait to 'start living' until you think the time is right—until you retire, the kids are out of the house, you have more money, or it's less busy at work. Don't put it in the future.

Start living NOW. Paint yourself a big, wonderful picture of happiness and then tackle it, step by step, piece by piece, and like a puzzle the picture will come together and look beautiful, just the way you imagined.

We fool ourselves

7/24/2019

Why do we talk about our problems all the time? What does hearing ourselves speak out loud do to our thought habits? Does it intensify the feeling of being right? Or are we reaching out for help
We fool ourselves by thinking that we can get away with lesser thoughts, and then we act surprised when unpleasant action follows. “Poor me,” we say, wondering why and where we’ve gone astray.
The remedy is simple: We must improve not only our thoughts, but also our feelings and our habitual demeanor. Balance in temperament and kindness toward all will get us in touch with what’s important.
Focusing on the negative is an addictive and destructive habit. Instead, we must talk about what’s good in our lives, the joys and upsides rather than the daily frustrations. This includes our ‘inside voice’. It’s what’s in our heart that counts.
Let’s not try to fix the outside, our perception of what we see; it’s our inside, our innermost thoughts and feelings, that need attention. Good feeling is the key!