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Hl # 4884 The Truest Dream of All– 8.5.2014

Dear Gloria,

could please explain what is meant by that is cracked up to be? The German translation strikes me as odd, so is of no help....

I feel like is meant that it is not so important as one can think?

Thanks a lot,

love and light,
Anneke

Hl # 4884 The Truest Dream of All– 8.5.2014

A person who gets his own way may have a moment of triumph, yet it is a lack-luster triumph. Someone gets to eat all the candy and doesn’t feel so wonderful after a while. For someone to get his way is not all that it is cracked up to be.

Great question, Anneke! When

Great question, Anneke!

When something is not what it is cracked up to be, whatever it is, it isn't all we thought it would be or what the world says it would be.

Maybe a college degree isn't all it was cracked up to be. Marriage. A certain career.

What in the world lives up to its promise?