It's likely most of us know (or have known) someone who is resentful of what another possesses. It could be a friend, family member, coworker or even closer than that...you. Maybe you've had times where you wondered why everyone but you got all the lucky breaks.
Maybe resentment was at the forefront of your thought process. Often resentment is more about wanting (coveting) what another has and not knowing why you are not attracting or manifesting it.
How do I know? From personal experience.
Years ago I lived in the space of begrudging others for virtually anything and everything. Often there was no justification for these feelings other than a sense of entitlement.
I wondered why success, happiness, joy and great relationships eluded me. The more I resented others, the more the very things I wanted were outside of my reach. It took what seemed an eternity for my thinking, beliefs and language patterns to change.
What began with a slight shift in consciousness in the mid 70's when I read the first book on how our thoughts create our reality has turned into a lifelong journey.
A journey that took me from struggling on virtually every level of my life, to one where I enjoy an amazing life, a great relationship, a profitable business and am now grateful for all that occurs regardless of how tough a situation may be. You see, often when someone sees that another is grateful they assume it is because there are no challenges.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Often, the things life will put in our path are very tough and yet, it is with an attitude of gratitude we are able to make the best choices in how to respond to the situation and what decisions to make that take us to the next level, the next and the next.
What I discovered is the lower our consciousness the more we tend to feel like a victim, think like a victim and act like a victim. When I say victim, I am referring to the self-imposed prison we keep ourselves in.I have also come to know that when we covet what another has, no matter what it is, we are likely never to obtain this for ourselves. This applies to money, wisdom, joy, love, happiness, wealth, health or serenity.
Rather than begrudging what another has, why not study their beliefs to find out how they managed to manifest the very things we say we want but seem not to obtain? When we find out the thought processes, beliefs and actions of those who are succeeding and are willing to apply those that are appropriate, there is a very good chance success will be ours to enjoy and share.
I would like to personally invite you to join me and four amazing women (Denise Wakeman, Janis Pettit, Marnie Pehrson, Ellen Britt) for a FREE 60 minute, high energy teleseminar about what we have done to each build a successful business in spite of (or maybe because of) current economic conditions. Learn our thought processes, our beliefs and what actions we take that have been the cornerstone of our success.
Thursday, March 4th at 5 PM Eastern Click here to learn more and register. Seating is limited.
Along with resentment, I think what holds us back is lack of forgiveness. In every situation there can be an assumption of blame. If we are constantly directing the blame toward others we can never really let go. Seeing the divine in others helps us not resent or blame. I've writting recent posts about "Abundance," "Forgiving," and "Letting the Day Come to You." I'd love your feedback. Blessings, Sherry
Posted by: Sherry | March 10, 2010 at 08:21 PM