​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 causes 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 us. We think that we have been treated unfairly and we certainly are convinced that we would never do to anyone what they did to us. Think about this for a minute!

Maybe, what happened in your life has been unfair, maybe you didn’t deserve being laid off the job or you didn’t get the promotion you desired. Maybe you resent a relative’s behavior. Maybe you despise the ex-spouse for the breach of trust inflicted upon you. But here is the deal: Resentment will cause you to suffer. You are the one that will experience the aches and pains of inflexibility, sore muscles, stiff bones, and excruciating discomfort. Why? Because a stubborn and stiff mental attitude will cause exactly these afflictions. Our experiences reflect our thoughts held in mind for a long period of time. We need to take this mental disposition called resentment seriously.

Resentment is a feeling; a feeling of dislike, anger, bitterness and offence, which can (and will) turn into hate eventually. Don’t let that happen! This angry bitterness will eat away at our core and deprive us of our daily happiness. It will limit us in everything we do. We might think that we have solved the issues with the other person, but please let us look deep inside of ourselves and listen carefully.

Do you still twitch when you hear the other person’s name? Do you feel your stomach turn when you look at old photos of the perpetrator? Do you avoid the company of the person? What about the family members who constantly are asking for a hand-out, or the other side of the spectrum, are always bragging about their good fortune? People who have taken more than they give…

Forgiveness is the healer. I’ve heard someone say: ”I can forgive, but I will never forget!” Let me tell you something. As long as we haven’t “forgotten” the incident that caused our resentment, we have not forgiven. Because, if 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, I tell you. You are better off to let go and move on. Today is a brand new day with new hopes and aspirations, a day that can be shaped into whatever you want it to be – by you! Resentment has no place in a happy and fulfilled life and by letting it go we will restore our health, loosen our stiff bones, get rid of our arthritis and our bodily pains caused by our stubbornness and un-forgiveness.

​Be good to yourself! 
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​The word success, deriving from the Latin language, meaning the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like, can have many definitions. People have been striving for success all of their lives. Some succeed, some fail – but there is always some level of success one can take credit for, if one tries. 
 
Success takes time and focus, persistence and perseverance, as well as a mindset that does not waiver. I think, however, we need to look deeper into the chambers of our hearts to find what success truly means to each of us, individually. First, let us ask the most valid questions: What am I looking for in life? What is it that will make me feel complete? Is it a career in a certain medical field or entertainment industry? Or is it a meaningful relationship that I desire most? Would I like to raise children or travel the world? Is having money a big part of my sense of being successful? There are uncountable responses to these questions, and again a very personal, individual viewpoint, for sure.
 
We accomplish tasks, small or large, all the time. We are trained to achieve our daily chores and we can call those accomplishments successful. But that isn’t really the gist of it. True success is the fulfillment of our life’s purpose. We can see that looking from this perspective we still have work to do; lots of diligent mental work. Our life’s purpose shall be a worthy cause. Again, it does not matter what this purpose is. We don’t have to be famous or someone extremely educated. But we have to make our lives worthy by being good and loving, helpful and kind. We must contribute to the Allness of Good.
 
Raising kind and respectful children is success. Living a healthy life style is success. Loving all people you come in contact with is success. Being able to choose your vocation as you please is success.
 
Passion for what we do, be it a teacher or handyman, a plumber or a clerk, will make us valuable. Being of service and connected to a higher cause or calling, by exuding good energy, will attract a wonderful and pleasant life. We will be operating in a higher frequency with better results.
 
True long term success requires your heart to be open and receptive. We must make sure that we don’t forget the vital point of keeping our focus on love. Whatever our choice of vocation, or life style, true success is a mindset. It is driven by the knowledge that we can achieve all we want to achieve; it is pure hunger for the achievement of the goal.
 
So remember, it is up to us to label success. Our dream fulfilled is true success. We don’t have to run after success, but we must live it and know that we cannot be any other way than successful, as it is the law of the universe.
 
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There is a wonderful little tale with great impact in the book "Karma and Reincarnation" by Paramhansa Yogananda. It’s called the “Magic Carrot” and in essence tells the story of an Indian woman that never did anything good. She was pure evil.
 
The Magic Carrot
 
“The Indian woman became more and more wicked as time passed, and at the time of her death she was thrust into Hades. The Angel of Death was hearing her complaints and the awful loud noises this woman was making, and asked her to please remember one good thing she had done in her life. After thinking about it she told him that once, having a bunch of carrots for a meal, she found one with a worm inside and gave it to a hungry person. She told the beggar to only eat the good part of the carrot and to not kill the worm.
 
The Angel of Death said to the wicked woman: ‘That will do’, and quickly made the carrot appear. Then he told her to hold onto the carrot as good as she could; and promised that the carrot would get her into paradise.
 
As she was ascending to heaven another sinner grabbed onto her leg, and another, and another. As the woman saw that many others would benefit by holding onto her leg she got so angry that she tried to kick off the sinners. In the attempt to not allow anyone to be saved with her, she let go of the carrot.”
 
You can imagine what happened next. She spiraled down even further into the most unimaginable hell. Remember, even the smallest good deed or kind act will contribute to your salvation. Every tiny contribution you can make will be counted by the unalterable Law of Attraction or the Law of Cause and Effect.  As Goodness is all there is, nothing less is acceptable in this lifetime, or in the next and the next.
 
Have a blessed week!
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​The various daily thought work-outs will most of the time include “other” people. There will always be friends, family, or strangers who will touch our lives in one way or another. Dealing with people is a delicate subject. Many times there are emotions involved, especially with family. We take things more personal and our expectations from close associates are higher than they should be. Expectations of someone else will always lead to disappointment.

We want people to be and act the way we see fit, but everyone has a different view point, a different story to tell. However, no matter what the circumstances, we think we know better. I know, we all mean well, but the Law of Individuality doesn’t work that way!

So be prepared to let go of your opinions, preconceived notions, and past hurts. For instance, speaking from a mental viewpoint, can someone really hurt you unless you react to it and believe they can injure you?  Aren’t you the one that thinks and feels hurt about the things said or done?

When we try to correct the other, we assume that we know better. Do we really know better? Are we experts in someone else’s life? I’m certainly not. I can only be that expert for my self.

Are you taking responsibility for your reactions and feelings, or do you believe it was someone else’s fault? These are hard questions, but they must be asked. The honesty and courage I spoke of earlier will support your journey.
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Let’s start to focus on self. And I will continue to remind you, that you are the most important person in your world, as I am the most important person in my world. This is not thought of from an egotistical view point. Trust me, from a worldly sense, my son takes that badge.

But we cannot play an important part in someone else’s life until we have understood this fact. Only when we accept ourselves as the wonderful being of light that we are, can we shine this loving light onto others.
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This beautiful Universe of ours is governed by intelligent Laws and Love. It is perfectly balanced and does not need our help to function perfectly through all eternities. It is us who are privileged enough to live in this wondrous vastness of Mother Nature’s realm and be part of the awakening of Consciousness. And it is us who must live peacefully with all living creatures, honor nature’s bounty, and heal what is being destroyed by the immature and wicked.

This Universe has existed and will exist forever. It does not need our help to continue to exist and unfold, but it does need us to contribute goodness, love and to spread healing energy instead of destruction and hatred.

More and more people are awakening to the fact that there is a non-personal Universal power behind all of creation. It is flowing through us and directing us to the point of perfect understanding of who and what we are. When once fully understood the rewards will be plentiful.

Even though we cannot grasp this fact fully at this time, our relationship with the Universe is intimate; and it is an integral part of our innate urge for Universal expression. We are a living part of this living organism.

Yes, it is our Universe. We are part of it, and we are co-creators. In infinite consciousness, there is also infinite power for us to access and use to our liking. We might not ever need it or use it, but it’s there for the taking. This creative power is ours, whenever we want it.
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We are the keepers of our world, which is a privilege that we should take seriously. ​