There is nothing mysterious about the inner power which contains our ability to create and shape our lives. This power we draw from our higher self; it's part of our existence. This power is who we are and it’s here for us to use.

Our thoughts, like magnets, attract a similar frequency. They will bring back to us what we think most of. The thoughts we think and the convictions we have about what is real and true (and unfortunately what is unreal and untrue) shape our every day, our future.
We are here to unfold this power from within and we do this by learning about our true self and listening to what this inner voice tells us. This learning includes not only the self, but also what we call others, relationships, people.

Remember, we are each other's teachers and students; it works both ways. We attract each other, so we can learn from the experiences and character of the other. When we look at the other, we really are looking at ourselves. Yes, even when we look at the unlovely. There is always something that we must see and correct, always something that shows us the way.

​To use our power correctly, let us make sure that we think thoughts of love, calm, peace, joy, and comfort. We will be better off for it.
​With Love, ULRIKE

All obstacles and unpleasant encounters in our daily experiences are merely showing up because we haven’t cleared our mentalities of negative thoughts and pessimistic expectations. We still see these unpleasant occurrences as real, and possible, and therefore they cause mental blocks, or you can say “negative obstructions” in our minds.

How can we change this habit of negative expectancies? Why not go to the positive instead?

We must release our pent-up negative energy created by our doubts and fears. We must allow our good and positive mind-set to take over. We must look at all undesirable events as learning tools; as something that will assist us in making better choices.

Instead of remembering the unpleasantness’ of the past we can focus on the new day and what good it has in store for us. All it takes is awareness. Awareness of what we do habitually and what we believe to be true.

So, let us be aware of our thoughts and actions on a daily basis. Living in conscious awareness means to fully understand the powerful effects our thoughts have, here and now. Knowing that our thoughts and feelings are the cause of our experiences will stir up the desire in us to think and act better, and to use our feelings in a more positive way. Let’s practice!
​With Love, ULRIKE

​I’m sure we can all agree that fear and hate are the lowest vibrations in the Universe. They are the opposites of Universal Love and Universal Intelligence. Love is Wisdom, Harmony, Peace. Love is Kindness and Gentleness. Love is without anger and irritability. Love is Truth. Love is trust in the Goodness of all. Love has the power to create – it is the Power of the Universe. Love is God and God is Love. Period.

We must strive to gain an understanding of this Truth and embrace the good only; easier said than done, you say? I agree, but we must start somewhere.

Remember, doubt is the prelude to fear. When we start doubting that all is good (in theory) we allow negative thoughts, the expectancy of evil or wrong, to enter our impressionable minds. We look for what ‘could go amiss’ instead of insisting that everything will work out perfectly, no matter what the issue at hand.

This doubt also inflicts anxieties and anxieties about even the smallest things quickly turn into a habit. It’s a feeling of not knowing what the future holds, expecting something dreadful to happen. Symptoms include restlessness, difficulty to concentrate, muscle tension and sweating, shortness of breath and irrational fears. Yes, irrational fears, because nothing has happened yet. It’s only an expectancy of troublesome happenings looking forward.

Therefore, don’t doubt your abilities, your virtues, and your good intentions. Expect a good result wherever you go. Know that you are loved and guided by the Universe, our all-loving father/mother. Know that you are strong and all powerful when thinking correctly.

You are good and loving, and there is no need to fear anything when you have faith in the Allness of Good!
​With Love, ULRIKE

​When searching for the meaning of life we sometimes wonder how to go about it. Where do we look for it, will we receive a signal from the Universe, will we ever know our purpose? Is knowing this purpose even of importance?

The starting point of self-unfoldment (from within) are candid questions to self. An honest observation of our habits and moods, our daily behavior, speech, interaction with others, especially of our feelings, is necessary.

We must search diligently, without bias and prejudice, and know that we already know our calling if we’d just listen to ourselves, which always includes learning. We are here to learn, to explore, to love, to rise in the scale of being. To see the mentalness and goodness of all.

We possess this Truth of who we really are, it’s just a matter of awareness; becoming aware of who we are as spiritual beings, a part of the Allness of Good. Therefore, be humble, be good, be true to yourself – it’s the basis of self-discovery so necessary to our unfoldment.
​With Love, ULRIKE

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Concepts, ideas, opinions, and beliefs have been accumulated by us since childhood. Every impression perceived, thought about and concluded, was faithfully stored in our mental warehouse called subconscious, which includes memory. These mental seeds were planted into our mental soil by us. We, unknowingly or not, have stored what we believed to be true and made it our reality. We continue to do this every single day and most days we are not particularly careful of what kind of thoughts we think. All mental seeds, which are our personal convictions, will grow and multiply and come to fruition if dwelled upon and nurtured. Good or bad, this process does not differentiate, it only follows the direction given by what we are convinced of.
We are the gardeners of our daily experiences and therefore, we must allow only the good and the beautiful thought-seeds to bloom. We must pull the weeds, our old and negative thoughts, one by one.
Always remember, our minds have the capacity to reason (thinking process between right and wrong) and feel (is it good for all concerned?). Both must be in sync in order to produce a positive experience. So, the question “How do I feel today?” should be carefully examined and answered honestly. Right feeling, or love, is the mother of all creation and appreciation is the treasure chest of the heart. Let us be keepers of beautiful, spiritual, mental gardens!

Our purpose is to enjoy the journey of our lives and to unfold from within that what we already possess; which is love and perfection. We are to learn the lessons we are given daily and work on refining our thoughts and feelings to adhere to Universal Laws, laws established by the Allness of Good.

We all choose different paths, different likes, different people, and different jobs. We care for different causes. But no matter what these choices are, the most important fact is that we love the path we choose. Our choices are sometimes of poor quality, haphazard decisions and of lessor value. So, we must examine ourselves and reshape the path we have taken to reflect a better mind model.

We are never too old to learn a new thing. Learning keeps us fresh and stirs up the excitement of progress within us. We cannot allow ourselves to get stale and stagnant. Instead, let us continue to grow and explore, and appreciate all the Goodness there is.

We can do this by living each day with focus and good intention. A virtuous and worthy purpose, and being aware of our thoughts and actions, will catapult us forward and show us the way to a better, happier life. It will keep us focused on our spiritual and material goals. Always remember that during this process of learning we must stay open minded and receptive to new ideas.

Fear not, because all is already good; instead – enjoy, and always expect the best to happen. It's that simple!
​With Love, Ulrike
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We talk all day, it’s part of our self-expression. We listen to others all day, it’s part of taking in information. Our speech patterns, just as our thought habits, have been established over a long period of time, through repetition. We have chosen to think certain words, phrases, thoughts, positive or negative, and crystalized them through this daily ritual. However, these thought and word habits, in turn, are reflected in our visible life experiences.

Let us watch what we say and how we say it. Just as we must watch our daily thoughts and feeling, because our words are powerful tools. Knowingly or not, they can empower or destroy. We must always be kind and gentle, no matter what the situation or circumstances. We must always think before we speak. Remember, honesty does not have to sting.

Changing our word and thought habits is like going to the mental gym. We must work diligently and “grow” more positive and confident thought muscles, so we can change the old patterns. The reward will be a happier and more spiritual life, that is well worth the effort.

​Haven’t we all been disappointed by someone or something? We expected the other person to be kind and caring or what we thought kind and caring should look like. We wanted a loved one to live healthy and succeed in life, but he/she chose differently. We expected a job offer to come through or being acknowledged and praised in one way or another. We expected others to be, or to act, the way we wanted them to be or act.

We have a notion of what is right or wrong and react with frustration and regret when this viewpoint is not replicated. We set ourselves up for disappointment in so many ways!

The key is to not ‘expect’.

Shouldn’t we let go of expectations of others and accept them for who they are? Shouldn’t we love them for their goodness and practice our own self-reliance and self-sufficiency? Shouldn’t we focus on living up to our own expectations, our own values? Focusing on self without expectations from others surely will heal us of any disappointment.

Remember, we must observe and apply the Law of Individuality. This Law states that each and everyone of us has a choice and can use this choice to shape their lives anyway they want. May it be good or bad. It is their life and their choice, just as it is ours. Therefore, it is time to practice this Law every day with love and forgiveness. Even though it might look difficult, it is the Law. It is the Truth. It is what we must do to refocus on self and find peace within.
​With Love, ULRIKE

​All of us have experienced painful, emotional encounters. Even though we weren’t physically injured, our whole being was consumed with pain and sorrow. Whatever the cause, might it be a death of a loved one, a betrayal of a close person, a loss of love – the pain can be excruciating and devastating.

Unfortunately, all emotional pain will leave a physical imprint on our body. Sometimes immediately and sometimes it takes a while to see the effects. But an ill effect will certainly show up if we do not stop ourselves and diligently work on releasing the emotion. As difficult as it may be, reason must be employed.

We have been told that we have a choice in everything. Yes, we’ve heard this a thousand times. Even in the darkest hour we are the ones making the choice as to how we feel, how we react, and how we suffer.

So why are we still giving in to the victim’s position? Why do we feel helpless in many instances and why do we still think that certain situations are out of control?

It’s because we doubt the Allness of Good and expect less than. We give in to doubt and fear, instead of holding on to what we know is true and continue with faith and courage. We get absorbed in the negativity of all and see the world fall apart. We dwell on the hurtful rather than looking for the light.

Let us make new choices; choices that lift our spirits and look at the good side of life. Let us forgive the person who acted uncaring or hurt us deeply. We must let go of painful memory that keeps us in the darkness of our being.
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Let us make new choices that fit our new purpose and deserved happiness, because enjoyment – if we uphold Universal Laws - is our God-given right.

​Nature’s Symbols
 
Let’s talk about symbols of this visible life. All visible life, anything you can hear, see, touch, taste and smell are symbols of the unseen – visible reflections of what is perceived in the mental.
 
Our work (seeking to improve our lives) is to look at the symbols and figure out their meaning, so we can use them properly and to our advantage. There is no coincident or random event, everything is working according to a Universal plan.
 
Let me explain: We shall reason about these symbols (everything that is visible to us) and find that everything is mental, because its origin is Universal Consciousness, which is mental in nature. It cannot be otherwise.
 
We have, through our beliefs and convictions, made it look “material”, or of material substance, in order to make it usable on this plane. The fact remains however, it is mental. Let me repeat, everything is mental in nature.
 
Let’s look at the Ocean for instance, and its steady flow of ebb and tide? The waves coming ashore ever so gentle, yet powerful. Ever wondered what the Ocean represents in the mental?
 
Well, it’s a vast mass of unsolved thought, not yet purified. Not drinkable, and not usable unless it is purified or solved. Thoughts, or thought potential, must be examined and cleansed, just like the Ocean water that must be cleansed in order to be useful.
 
Another symbol is the earth. The earth symbolizes (true) Understanding. We stand on solid ground when we stand on the earth. True Understanding is solid and we must stand firm, with both feet, on what we understand (not just believe to be true). So, our work is to unfold more and more from within, so we understand more of Universal Laws and Truth.