What is one of the most difficult thought-errors to correct? A mistake each of us has been guilty of? A weakness of character that is so detrimental to the soul that it can cause serious illness? I can assure you this unholy vice is ‘resentment’.

The reason resentment is so tough to correct is the fact that we justify our actions. We think we are right. We think others have wronged or hurt us. We think that we have been treated unfairly.
Maybe, what happened in our lives has been unfair, maybe we didn’t deserve to be laid off the job or not getting the promotion we desired. Maybe we resented a relative’s behavior. Maybe we despised the ex-spouse for the breach of trust inflicted upon us.

But here is the deal: Resentment will cause us to suffer. We are the one that will experience the aches and pains of inflexibility, sore muscles, stiff bones, and excruciating physical and mental discomfort. Why? Because a stubborn and stiff mental attitude held in mind for a long period of time will cause exactly these afflictions. We need to take this mental disposition called ‘resentment’ seriously.

Forgiveness is the healer. Letting go of the negative, hurt feelings. If at any time a feeling comes to light that is lesser than good, we are still suffering from ‘not letting go’. It’s not worth it, we are better off to let go and move on.
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Today is a brand-new day with new hopes and aspirations, a day that can be shaped into whatever we want it to be – by each of us!
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There are many people in this world. We constantly meet new individuals, some for a short moment in time, some for a lifetime. Some pleasant, some not so much. It is up to us with whom we want to converse or befriend. It is up to us choose the company that is healthy and nurturing instead of destructive.

Therefore, let us engage with people who are on our positive wavelength, the ones that easily tune into our radar; the ones who are loving and kind. They should reflect good character and the want to better themselves by applying and living according to Universal Laws, the Laws of Truth.

Unfortunately, control over others seems to be a common ego booster. The hierarchy in companies and families, the ‘I have more power than you’ syndrome, and the marital roles we play are all associated with our self-image and self-esteem.

It doesn’t matter if we are the controller or the one controlled; we need to realize that the only person we can control, or have power over, is ourselves. We can support others and empower them but should never tear them down or belittle them. Real power is Love, so we must use our power for the good of all.

Remember, our foremost responsibility is to ourselves and our spiritual unfoldment. When this sense of conscientiousness and reliability is in balance, we will naturally do the right thing for others. It is our duty to contribute to the awakening of the masses. The journey has begun. Let us be good, act good, do good, and be a factor in this Universal awareness that is growing and blossoming. We cannot force anyone to understand or to want to learn about the Truth, but we can live and teach by example.

Have a lovely day!
​ULRIKE 
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Every day, in this earthly life, there are ups and downs, deep emotional valleys and steep mountains to overcome. We have not yet learned to travel the straight and narrow road of Understanding. We still coast and veer off the path we travel. A sudden change of attitude or a jump back into a dark habitual mood always deters us from moving toward the light.
 
It is this light, or moment of ‘seeing with the mental eye’, that inspires us to keep moving and trying to get back on the road to eternal bliss again and again. This glimpse of the Truth that all is good and that we are part of this Universal goodness with its wonderful effects, is what keeps us going.
 
Inspiration comes in many forms. A wonderful reminder of a past experience, a certain smell reminding you of a pleasant encounter, the sound of a song that triggers loving feelings, looking at nature and its wondrous bounty, or the birth of a baby are just a few examples of new hope and a fresh want for living.
 
Knowing that God is close and ever present is all the inspiration I need to keep moving forward. Seeing the sunrise in the early morning hours reminds me that I have another chance to change my course, and I will travel happily toward my ultimate goal, which is perfect Understanding of the Allness of Good.
With Love, ULRIKE

Have you made your goal list for 2020? Have you set an agenda or planed a trip? Are you, again, promising yourself the objective you haven’t fulfilled last year?
Don’t fret! No matter what the desire is in our hearts, we ultimately yearn for happiness. Plain and simple, we want to be happy.

If the yearning we jolted down on our wish list is important to us, remember, desire, imagination, and a huge amount of self-confidence will get us to our goal every time. We must not waver or doubt. We must stick with it. Focus and, most of all, love what we are trying to achieve. Everything is possible in the realm of the unseen, the vast ocean of Universal Consciousness.

It's all up to us, because we constantly make choices. We say, ‘I don’t know what choice to make.’ But even doing nothing, or not acting on something we should be doing, is a choice. Feeling good is a choice. Being miserable is a choice. If we dig deep down and listen to ourselves, we will realize that the answers to make the right choices are already there. They are available to us and ready for us to grasp and apply at any given moment. We can choose happiness.
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So ask yourself: What am I going to do today that makes me happy?
Happy New Year and allow Happiness to come into your life!
​ULRIKE