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 Resentments.................40
want it and do not wallow in your resentments, as you so often do, then all this 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
become ready to give up its faults, its resentments, its sluggish ways. You must realize that this 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
negative side due to your own hurts and resentments. In its own fashion, this kind of love 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
reality. You will not have hidden hostility and resentments. The other person will feel your openness, and 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
it that sometimes we want to nurse our resentments for certain people and that's why we seek 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
very constructive question. When you want to have resentments, the most obvious and first question would be 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
you realize that you want to have such resentments, it will not be so difficult to find 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
they are bound to rebel and resent. Such resentments may not rise to surface awareness, but their 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
change. Submissive people also feel guilty about these resentments because they do not correspond to the dictates 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
beneath it. You will not only find the resentments and guilt, but deeply hidden, you will also 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
awareness usually will be a welling up of resentments that you were never conscious of and that 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
anxiety. But you will find that not all resentments are unjustified. Some are, because you have caused 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
learn to discriminate. You will discover that some resentments are understandable and healthy, provided you would do 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
stop this process. You will realize that other resentments are altogether unfounded. No rule can be made 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
One has to do with the possibility that resentments and indignation would be leveled to a state 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
not wish to face -- be they hurts, resentments, envies, or wrongs committed by you or someone 106 SADNESS VERSUS DEPRESSION -- RELATIONSHIP
relationship fluctuate between domination, rebellion, submission, appeasement and resentments. Both want something from each other that neither 106 SADNESS VERSUS DEPRESSION -- RELATIONSHIP
uncertain, either consciously or unconsciously. In addition, his resentments -- the result of suppressing his natural aggressiveness 121 DISPLACEMENT, SUBSTITUTION, SUPERIMPOSITION
as the superior sex. But these envies and resentments are superficial in comparison with the deeper fear 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
and desire for dependency. The loser fears the resentments and the selfish impulses because the striving for 129 WINNER VERSUS LOSER: INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SELF AND CREATIVE FORCES
the world leaves them unfulfilled. Their complaints and resentments may take as many forms as there are 155 FEAR OF SELF -- GIVING AND RECEIVING
made a choice. You would rather indulge in resentments and self-pity, in making cases against others, in 161 UNCONSCIOUS NEGATIVITY ENDANGERS SURRENDER OF EGO TO INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
to be constantly injured -- your self-pity, self-victimization, resentments, blame of others whom you make responsible for 161 UNCONSCIOUS NEGATIVITY ENDANGERS SURRENDER OF EGO TO INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
negative attitude toward life, in which you hug resentments and use dishonest games of suffering as weapons 166 PERCEIVING, REACTING, EXPRESSING
responsibility wipes out self-pity, resignation, passive endurance, smoldering resentments against the injustices of life, and the masochistic 171 SPIRITUAL LAWS
frustration and disappointment -- which, in turn, produce resentments, bitterness, anger. The sense of futility inherent in 171 SPIRITUAL LAWS
our self-produced fate. We can dwell in self-pity, resentments, and helplessness and thus increase our weakness, paralysis 171 SPIRITUAL LAWS
Submitting and appeasing lead to nothing but sharp resentments and further feelings of injustice. You must dispense 179 CHAIN REACTIONS IN THE DYNAMICS OF CREATIVE LIFE SUBSTANCE
induces bitterness, a sense of injustice and, therefore, resentments! You blame the world for withholding from you 186 VENTURE IN MUTUALITY: HEALING FORCE TO CHANGE NEGATIVE INNER WILL
your destructive self. Your freedom may sometimes cause resentments, but in the long run it has a 188 AFFECTING AND BEING AFFECTED
When these demands are not being fulfilled, the resentments -- and often the venom with which cases 192 REAL AND FALSE NEEDS
in life. False, defensive pain contains bitterness, self-pity, resentments -- thus it destroys peace. Real pain is 196 COMMITMENT: CAUSE AND EFFECT
give anything to it except my demands and resentments. I want to stop all that and ride 197 ENERGY AND CONSCIOUSNESS IN DISTORTION: EVIL
destructive and contradictory attitudes contained in envy, jealousy, resentments, competitiveness, blame, and so on, should not drive 198 TRANSITION TO POSITIVE INTENTIONALITY
and powerlessness: dependency on others, with its inevitable resentments arising from unfulfilled expectations; fear and the consequent 200 THE COSMIC FEELING
feeling, giving, and receiving? Are you plagued with resentments, anxiety, and tension, or with loneliness and a 204 WHAT IS THE PATH?
deep corner of your hearts, hate and fear, resentments and distrust of the opposite sex still prevail 229 WOMAN AND MAN IN THE NEW AGE
you are blinded by self-interest and self-righteousness, by resentments and demands, by fear and guilt, by coveting 237 LEADERSHIP -- THE ART OF TRANSCENDING FRUSTRATION
take the risk, and are full of jealousies, resentments, and rebellion toward those who assume the responsibilities 237 LEADERSHIP -- THE ART OF TRANSCENDING FRUSTRATION
and ungivingness, of ego aggrandizement, of jealousy and resentments, when you give up your lack of impartiality 237 LEADERSHIP -- THE ART OF TRANSCENDING FRUSTRATION
 
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be jeopardized. At the same time, the subject resents the giver of love, because deep down they 32 DECISION-MAKING
inevitably a power drive in a person who resents rejection or possible rejection. The emotion says: If 32 DECISION-MAKING
self-government. It is often the case that one resents in the other what one actually resents in 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
one resents in the other what one actually resents in oneself. If you look at what particularly 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
sex. Each sex feels unfairly put upon and resents its own supposed disadvantages, competing with the other 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
with friction to the point of hopelessness. Each resents in the other what he or she fears 129 WINNER VERSUS LOSER: INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SELF AND CREATIVE FORCES
must be. The guilt expresses clearly that one resents in others what one feels compelled to perpetuate 134 THE CONCEPT OF EVIL
on being loved by a person one deeply resents and wishes to punish increases the guilt, for 157 INFINITE POSSIBILITIES OF EXPERIENCE HINDERED BY EMOTIONAL DEPENDENCY
the price: man wants the superior position but resents the price of taking care of a parasite 229 WOMAN AND MAN IN THE NEW AGE
not standing on her own two feet, but resents the price of losing her autonomy. Both play 229 WOMAN AND MAN IN THE NEW AGE
the distortion. Is it the lazy part that resents the authority without wanting to be one and 242 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF POLITICAL SYSTEMS
 
 Reservation.................8
back door open as an escape route, a reservation; you are ready but at the same time 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
some reservations. And in order to justify this reservation, you now take the findings you have made 47 THE WALL WITHIN
to face anything that is within yourself, without reservation. As you experience the truth of these words 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
life and fate, nevertheless there is always a reservation in your mind concerning your special problem. And 96 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; COMMENTS ON LAZINESS AS SYMPTOM OF SELF-ALIENATION
and humility to face oneself completely and without reservation. Before you have reached this highest state of 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
renewed constant intent to face yourself without any reservation; to remove all pretenses between your conscious mind 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
not add up to the final answer. The reservation within yourself must be linked with a character 145 RESPONDING TO THE CALL OF LIFE
it. Total commitment to it is necessary, without reservation. This commitment is the absolute prerequisite for your 183 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CRISIS
 
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the decision and committing yourself to it without reservations. I explained how to overcome the difficulties. Since 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
and asks for the will of God, without reservations and without keeping an open back door, will 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
effect because it is half-hearted and full of reservations. I am giving you these words so that 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
now work and discover, but still with some reservations. And in order to justify this reservation, you 47 THE WALL WITHIN
Who am I to deserve this? Given these reservations, your wish capacity does not function fully. In 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
only happen when you find and remove unconscious reservations, limitations, doubts, and opposite desires. If you are 129 WINNER VERSUS LOSER: INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SELF AND CREATIVE FORCES
the partnership and to remove all obstructions and reservations, but to make the thing, whatever it is 129 WINNER VERSUS LOSER: INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SELF AND CREATIVE FORCES
it is. If you only commit yourself with reservations, watching that you remain safe, bargaining and holding 129 WINNER VERSUS LOSER: INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SELF AND CREATIVE FORCES
of the real longing; b) the presence of reservations to this real longing; c) their reasons; d 139 DEADENING OF THE LIVE CENTER THROUGH MISINTERPRETATION OF REALITY
yourself only in a limited way and with reservations. Ask yourself, all of you, do you truly 139 DEADENING OF THE LIVE CENTER THROUGH MISINTERPRETATION OF REALITY
as you cannot meet yourself and others without reservations, you cannot possibly fulfill yourself. It means that 139 DEADENING OF THE LIVE CENTER THROUGH MISINTERPRETATION OF REALITY
good in the deepest possible way -- without reservations, in joyful security and self-liking. When you act 164 FURTHER ASPECTS OF POLARITY -- SELFISHNESS
innermost self, you are absolutely bound to register reservations. The more finely you are attuned to your 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
the more distinctly you will hear your inner reservations. These reservations may take the form of disbelief 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
distinctly you will hear your inner reservations. These reservations may take the form of disbelief: Oh, it 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
and resources, are really a cover for your reservations about becoming involved, exposing yourself to hurts, to 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
where change is desirable. Unless you tackle your reservations about your involvement with life, about your willingness 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
faced and changed, and unless you acknowledge these reservations and profoundly face their significance, you cannot make 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
richer. You have to see fully how these reservations, your basic reluctance, are the reason for your 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
the areas where you hold back and make reservations, and where you deny the holy process of 218 THE EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS
If you constantly withhold your trust and maintain reservations, you do not allow a most important dynamic 254 SURRENDER
surrender to the will of God, without any reservations, in every large and small aspect of your 258 PERSONAL CONTACT WITH JESUS CHRIST-POSITIVE AGGRESSION-REAL MEANING OF SALVATION

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