British philosopher Alan Watts once said, “Making a New Years resolution is like broadcasting your intentions to the Devil.”

Thankfully my experience in the spiritual realm tells me that there is no Devil (with a big D and big horns). However there are forces at work that try to keep you from becoming your best, that try to keep you from progressing on your spiritual journey. Usually these forces are not evil per se, but never-the-less, they do not have your best interest in mind. They do not want you to progress spiritually. In fact they want you to stay right where you are.

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