Live. Inspired. 
is a collection of my own creation. It speaks to "how" I have been choosing to live my life each day. A conversation with, and for myself actually. When my true inspirations are attached to that which I intend, I feel the Universe "opening up" to a whole new world of abundance, opportunity, and discovery. And by sharing my inspirations here with you...it makes me feel good too!

Live. Nature. Inspired.

How do You choose to Live. Today.
How are You going to appreciate Nature. Today.
How will You be Inspired. Today.

Celebrate,
the Nature, 
that is all around You.
Remind,
"Yourself,"
that You,
are an integral part,
of Nature in,
"Your World."
Feel,
the warmth of the sun,
the cool breezes blowing on,
"Your Face."
The sound of birds,
beautiful flowers,
and everything,
that Lives in,
"Your Natural World."
Pause,
and take the time,
to appreciate Nature;
and (all) the beauty,
that is in,
"Your Universe."
Allow,
Nature to fill,
"Your Life,"
with all...
it's amazing gifts.
Live.
with Nature in,
"Your Heart."
Be Inspired.
by how pure,
simple and free,
the energy flows,
with Love from,
Nature.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

Live. Inspired. 
is a collection of my own creation. It speaks to "how" I have been choosing to live my life each day. A conversation with, and for myself actually. When my true inspirations are attached to that which I intend, I feel the Universe "opening up" to a whole new world of abundance, opportunity, and discovery. And by sharing my inspirations here with you...it makes me feel good too!

Live. Share. Inspired.

How do You choose to Live. Today.
How are You going to Share. Today.
How will You be Inspired. Today.

Share,
"Your Good Fortune,"
with all of those,
You care about most in,
"Your Life."
By being grateful,
and by Sharing, 
"Your Gifts,"
with friends and loved ones,
You remain aligned with,
"Your True Purpose."
Share,
"Your Desires,"
in balance with,
"Your Intentions."
Know that,
"Your Ability,"
to Share,
is in harmony with,
"Your Universe."
Live.
and Share from,
"Your Heart."
Be Inspired.
by all that comes,
back to You,
when You,
Live, Give, and...
Share.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

Live. Inspired. 
is a collection of my own creation. It speaks to "how" I have been choosing to live my life each day. A conversation with, and for myself actually. When my true inspirations are attached to that which I intend, I feel the Universe "opening up" to a whole new world of abundance, opportunity, and discovery. And by sharing my inspirations here with you...it makes me feel good too!

Live. Gifts. Inspired.

How do You choose to Live. Today.
How are You going to use your Gifts. Today.
How will You be Inspired. Today.

Celebrate,
the Gifts in,
"Your Life."
See,
the Gifts of Life,
all around You in,
"Your World."
Share,
"Your Gifts,"
with others,
who are important,
to You in,
"Your Universe."
Use the Gifts, 
You have been given,
to keep You aligned,
in balance, and on purpose,
with all that You intend in,
"Your Life."
Live.
the Gift of Life.
Be Inspired.
by how fortunate,
You are,
when You come to realize,
the beauty,
and the truth,
that is...
all of;
"Your Gifts."

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

Live. Inspired.
is a collection of my own creation. It speaks to "how" I have been choosing to live my life each day. A conversation with, and for myself actually. When my true inspirations are attached to that which I intend, I feel the Universe "opening up" to a whole new world of abundance, opportunity, and discovery. And by sharing my inspirations here with you...it makes me feel good too!

Live. Today. Inspired.

How do You choose to Live. Today.
How are you going to be Today. Today.
How will You be Inspired. Today.

Be happy,
Today.
Stay present in,
"Your World,"
and celebrate.
all that is,
Today.
Be grateful,
Today,
for all the gifts You have in,
"Your Life."
Be thankful for,
"Your Friends,"
Today.
Know that,
Today,
You can make,
"Your Difference,"
in the lives of others.
Today, 
and every day is,
"Your Day,"
to shine!
Live.
for Today.
Be Inspired.
by how much,
You can accomplish,
when You focus all of,
"Your Attention,"
on...
Today!

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

Live. Inspired. 
is a collection of my own creation. It speaks to "how" I have been choosing to live my life each day. A conversation with, and for myself actually. When my true inspirations are attached to that which I intend, I feel the Universe "opening up" to a whole new world of abundance, opportunity, and discovery. And by sharing my inspirations here with you...it makes me feel good too!

Live. Believe. Inspired.

How do You choose to Live. Today.
How are You going to Believe. Today.
How will You be Inspired. Today.

You are,
what You Believe.
You become,
what You think about,
and (really) Believe in;
"In Your World."
Believe in
"Yourself,"
always...
and know that You have,
the ability to accomplish,
all that You intend,
"In Your Life."
Trust in,
"Your Belief,"
then simply allow,
"Your Universe,"
to take care of things for You.
Believe,
that You will receive more,
by giving more of;
"Yourself."
Believe in,
the others in,
"Your Life."
who share,
the same passion passion for,
"Your Beliefs."
Live.
and Believe.
with all,
"Your Heart."
Be Inspired. 
by how things manifest,
when You put everything into;
all that You;
Believe.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

Live. Inspired. 
is a collection of my own creation. It speaks to "how" I have been choosing to live my life each day. A conversation with, and for myself actually. When my true inspirations are attached to that which I intend, I feel the Universe "opening up" to a whole new world of abundance, opportunity, and discovery. And by sharing my inspirations here with you...it makes me feel good too!

Live. Perfectly. Inspired.

How do You choose to Live. Today.
How are You going to live Perfectly. Today.
How will You be Inspired. Today.

Live,
Perfectly...
Exactly as You are!
Believe in,
Your Mind... and Body,
and that you are in that,
Perfect place,
within;
"Your Heart and Soul."
Be in harmony with,
"Your Universe,"
and trust that everything in,
"Your World,"
is playing out,
Perfectly,
and just as it should.
Never doubt,
that You are,
(truly) living out...
"Your Purpose,"
with power and Perfection;
and that You will come to realize,
all of,
"Your Intentions."
Be Perfectly aware,
of all of,
"Your Potential,"
and trust in,
"Your Ability,"
to see the Perfection,
that is...
"Your True Self."
Live.
Perfectly.
"In Your Life."
Be Inspired.
by how Perfect it feels,
when You release (all)
"Your Fears,"
and Live,
"Your Life,"
Perfectly.

Live Inspired.

Ray Paul

Living The Wisdom of The Tao.
Verse 24.

Through the inspirations of my spiritual mentor Dr. Wayne Dyer,
I have undertaken this year, (as he did in 2006), the teachings of the
eighty-one verses of the "Tao Te Ching." Legend says that the "Tao"
(pronounced "Dao") was written by the prophet "Lao-tzu" some five
hundred years before the birth of Christ. The interpretation of the words
Tao is "The Way" Te is "The Shape and Power" and Ching is "The Book."
It has been called "one of the profoundest books in world philosophy."
For my references I have been studying the interpretations and teachings of
Dr. Dyer from his book "Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life."
In the spirit of Eagle Eye, here is my inspired (poetic) interpretation of
Verse 24.

                         Excess


                Unlimited and abundant...
        the beautiful world without Excess.
            Everything seen... and touched,
           a gift of creation available to all.

          Bear witness to Nature's natural flow,
                 with nary a selfish need.
         Like the brilliant sun illuminating Life,
                 asking nothing in return.

               Always giving, never taking,
         it's generosity constantly manifesting...
                  A gift of genuine purpose,
          shared with love...and truth of spirit.

     Seek to understand what is most important,
          the enlightenment and appreciation,
                   of humility and grace,
                             before;
                               Self.

                     This is the pureness,
                           and reality,
                       of a world without;
                              Excess.

Live Inspired.

Ray Paul

Live. Inspired. 
is a collection of my own creation. It speaks to "how" I have been choosing to live my life each day. A conversation with, and for myself actually. When my true inspirations are attached to that which I intend, I feel the Universe "opening up" to a whole new world of abundance, opportunity, and discovery. And by sharing my inspirations here with you...it makes me feel good too!

Live. Learn. Inspired.

How do You choose to Live. Today.
How are You going to Learn. Today.
How will You be Inspired. Today.

Learn from,
"Yourself."
Know that You,
have the power to Learn,
and the passion to continually,
grow...
"Your Mind."
Learn to think,
from the end,
and experience,
what You intend in,
"Your World, "
(even) before it arrives.
Learn to attract,
like-minded partnerships into,
"Your Life."
Nurture,
"Your Ability,"
and
"Your Desire,"
to always Learn.
The gift of Learning,
is one of the greatest gifts in,
"Your Life."
Live.
and Learn.
Be Inspired.
by the incredible differences,
You can make,
when You simply allow,
"Yourself,"
to Learn.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

Live. Inspired. 
is a collection of my own creation. It speaks to "how" I have been choosing to live my life each day. A conversation with, and for myself actually. When my true inspirations are attached to that which I intend, I feel the Universe "opening up" to a whole new world of abundance, opportunity, and discovery. And by sharing my inspirations here with you...it makes me feel good too!

Live. Original. Inspired.

How do You choose to Live. Today.
How are You going to be Original. Today.
How will You be Inspired. Today.

Know that You are,
an Original.
The Original self,
is like no other.
Unique,
and one of a kind;
Only you,
can be;
You.
Celebrate,
"Your Originality."
and realize,
the power of
"Your Intention,"
within,
the Original You.
Always be conscious,
and aware of,
"Your Original Self."
and feel,
the incredible creative energy,
that is constantly flowing through,
You....
Live. 
the Original You.
Be Inspired.
by how empowering it feels,
when you Live;
"Your Life,"
as a true;
Original.

Live Inspired.

Ray Paul

Live. Inspired. 
is a collection of my own creation. It speaks to "how" I have been choosing to live my life each day. A conversation with, and for myself actually. When my true inspirations are attached to that which I intend, I feel the Universe "opening up" to a whole new world of abundance, opportunity, and discovery. And by sharing my inspirations here with you...it makes me feel good too!

Live. Discipline. Today.

How do You choose to Live. Today.
How are You going to live with Discipline. Today.
How will You be Inspired. Today.

Live with,
Discipline in,
"Your Life."
Stay the course of,
Discipline,
when working on the things,
that are most important to You in,
"Your World."
Focus,
be patient,
and harmonize,
"Your Discipline,"
with that of,
"Your Intentions."
Have the courage to change,
"Yourself,"
with Discipline,
to what it is,
that You need to accomplish for,
"Yourself."
Live. 
with ease,
and Discipline.
Be Inspired.
by how doing less,
accomplishes more,
when You Live, 
"Your Life,"
with
Discipline.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

Living The Wisdom of The Tao
Verse 23.

Through the inspirations of my spiritual mentor Dr. Wayne Dyer,
I have undertaken this year, (as he did in 2006), the teachings of the
eighty-one verses of the "Tao Te Ching." Legend says that the "Tao"
(pronounced "Dao") was written by the prophet "Lao-tzu" some five
hundred years before the birth of Christ. The interpretations of the words
Tao is "The Way" Te is "The Shape and Power" and Ching is "The Book."
It has been called "one of the profoundest books in world philosophy."
For my references I have been studying the interpretations and teachings of
Dr. Dyer from his book "Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life."
In the spirit of Eagle Eye, here is my inspired (poetic) interpretation of
Verse 23.

                        Naturally


            Allowing the power of nature
                     is to simply let things flow.
                    Be observant of her energy
     always in harmony with the constant states of change.

                   For nature does not force,
                          insist, or push.
       Every wind subsides, every rising sea returns,
    and every dark cloud (eventually) replaced by light.

              Conform this life with naturalness
        and see all the beauty that is this natural "way."
           Trust and be at peace with every storm.
                       Be still and patient
  and rejoice in all that comes to this universe of living;
                            Naturally.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

Live. Inspired. 
is a collection of my own creation. It speaks to "how" I have been choosing to live my life each day. A conversation with, and for myself actually. When my true inspirations are attached to that which I intend, I feel the Universe "opening up" to a whole new world of abundance, opportunity, and discovery. And by sharing my inspirations here with you...it makes me feel good too!

Live. Softly. Inspired.

How do You choose to Live. Today.
How are You going to act Softly. Today.
How will You be Inspired. Today.

Tread Softly in,
"Your Life."
Choose to leave,
"Your Footprint,"
as light and Soft, 
as You can in,
"Your World."
Act Softly,
and compassionate in,
"Your Dealings,"
with others.
Observe Softly,
all the beauty,
that is available to You in,
"Your Universe."
Express,
"Yourself,"
Softly,
and respect everything,
that is in the world,
around You.
Live.
Softly. 
and with kindness in,
"Your Heart."
Be Inspired.
by how peaceful,
calm and beautiful,
it feels...
when You Live;
"Your Life,"
Softly.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

Live. Inspired. 
is a collection of my own creation. It speaks to "how" I have been choosing to live my life each day. A conversation with, and for myself actually. When my true inspirations are attached to that which I intend, I feel the Universe "opening up" to a whole new world of abundance, opportunity, and discovery. And by sharing my inspirations here with you...it makes me feel good too!

Live Quiet. Inspired.

How do You choose to Live. Today.
How are You going to be Quiet. Today.
How will You be Inspired. Today.

Take time,
each day,
and just "be"
Quiet.
Use,
"Your Quiet Time,"
to meditate within,
"Your Soul."
Being Quiet,
allows You to heighten,
"Your Awareness,"
and become more conscious of,
"Your Intentions."
See within,
"Your Quiet Time,"
a beautiful balance...
The "everything,"
You can imagine,
manifesting itself within,
"Your World."
Live.
with Quiet time in,
"Your Life."
Be Inspired.
by how clear things become,
when You are in a place,
of total peace...
and
Quiet.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

Live. Inspired.
is a collection of my own creation. It speaks to "how" I have been choosing to live my life each day. A conversation with, and for myself actually. When my true inspirations are attached to that which I intend, I feel the Universe "opening up" to a whole new world of abundance, opportunity, and discovery. And by sharing my inspirations here with you...it makes me feel good too!

Live. Potential. Inspired.

How do You choose to Live. Today.
How are You going to realize Your Potential. Today.
How will You be Inspired. Today.

Live to,
"Your Potential."
Release the intentions,
You desire to,
"Your Universe."
Reach beyond,
"Your Physical Self,"
and become conscious of,
all that fulfills You.
Put,
"Your Belief,"
on
"Your Potential,"
and allow every opportunity,
to manifest itself in,
"Your World."
Live.
the present moments
of Potential in,
"Your Life."
Be Inspired.
by how energized You feel,
when You come to realize,
all that is,
"Your Full Potential."

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

Live. Inspired.
is a collection of my own creation. It speaks to "how" I have been choosing to live my life each day. A conversation with, and for myself actually. When my true inspirations are attached to that which I intend, I feel the Universe "opening up" to a whole new world of abundance, opportunity, and discovery. And by sharing my inspirations here with you...it makes me feel good too!

Live. Calmly. Inspired.

How do You choose to Live. Today.
How are You going to live Calmly. Today.
How will You be Inspired. Today.

Stay Calm,
aware, and at peace in,
"Your Life."
By living Calmly,
You allow,
"Yourself,"
the ability to see things,
just as they are.
Trust that,
"Your Calmness,"
will serve You,
and bring You,
everything You need,
exactly when You need it.
See,
"Yourself,"
as living Calmly in,
"Your Mind."
Live.
Calmly.
by letting go,
and letting be.
Be Inspired.
by the simplicity,
of how good things feel,
when You live,
"Your Life,"
Calmly.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

Living The Wisdom of The Tao.
Verse 22.

Through the inspirations of my spiritual mentor Dr. Wayne Dyer,
I have undertaken this year, (as he did in 2006), the teachings of the
eighty-one verses of the "Tao Te Ching." Legend says that the "Tao"
(pronounced "Dao") was written by the prophet "Lao-tzu" some five
hundred years before the birth of Christ. The interpretation of the words
Tao is "The Way" Te is "The Shape and Power" and Ching is "The Book."
It has been called "one of the profoundest books in world philosophy."
For my references I have been studying the interpretations and teachings of
Dr. Dyer from his book "Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life."
In the spirit of Eagle Eye, here is my inspired (poetic) interpretation of
Verse 22.

                          Flexible


                      Flexible the being,
                who allows the storms of life
                to simply blow right through.

                 Bending, but not breaking,
                    like the supple palm,
                it remains rooted unto itself.

                   Resilient, yet grounded,
                 the art of flexibility brings,
                awareness and opportunity,
                   to all things possible.

                Trust, a willingness to listen,
                present, without judgement,
           the sage who understands the wisdom
                of letting go....and letting be.

                  Notice the flexible self,
                     and how things flow,
                 simply, and in harmony,
                  with all of the Universe.

                  Releasing fear, anxiety,
                   bow rather than fight.
              Adjusting, adapting and being;
                             Flexible.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

                Spring Time at The Masters.

With gratitude I share (below) again my inspired thoughts from
my last years's experience at the Masters in Augusta Georgia.


                         Spring Time at The Masters
                    
                     Historic. Revered. The humble beauty that is;
                                           The Masters.

                   Tranquil, surreal, the quiet calling of this hallowed place.
                           Gracefully set amongst the towering pines,
                                       a rolling carpet of lush green,
                   the greatest in the game apply their craft to the challenges
                                     of an undulating Georgia terrain.  

                                   This is the beauty of The Masters.        

                              From all over the world they come;
                 Players, patrons, the press, emerge (respectfully) as one,
                             through the shade of a magnolia lane,
                            surrounded by brilliant yellow daffodils,
                              and acres of sweet blooming azaleas.

                               This is the beauty of The Masters.

                     This is a special place....like no other.
           Respect, honour, and tradition grace all who attend,
                  bearing witness to her breathtaking beauty.
      For to walk this most historic property is to sense in spirit,
                  all that has taken place in 75 years before.

                     This is the beauty of The Masters.
    

                  April signals Spring time at Augusta.
    It's haunting call, seeking only the strongest of the chosen few,
             who are prepared to engage in her delicate dance.
    Patience, trust, and belief of self... separate those who truly know,
                that this just might be, that very rare time,
         where late on a magical Sunday afternoon in April,
       a hard fought, and battled tested soul, comes to covet,
                               a single green jacket,
              and change the life of one very fortunate man;
                                        Forever.

                    This is the beauty of The Masters.

                                        
I have just had the incredible good fortune of personally experiencing,
this most unique opportunity of;
Living. The Masters. Inspired.

In Gratitude.

Ray Paul

              The Masters in Pictures

                             Golfing Heaven Inspired!

                 Live. The Masters. Inspired.

Through the serendipitous workings of the Universe I am (gratefully)
about to embark on the opportunity to actually Live a life long dream.
As a self-confessed golf nut, my passion for this most humbling game,
started way back at the tender age of fourteen. Over the years my love
for the game has taken me to many places around the globe,
and I have been blessed by all the opportunities that the world of golf has
presented to me. Now, after years of imagining it, I am on the eve of
stepping into one of golf's most hallowed...and storied grounds. 

The Augusta National Golf Club is home to one of sport's greatest
spectacles. The glorious magnolias, the sweet Georgia pines, and the
brilliant blooms of the azaleas, signal that (once again) Spring, and
The Masters, is in the air. The best in the game gather each year, all
with a dream to become one of the immortal few, who will don the
coveted green jacket.... and secure their honourable place in golf's infamy. 

The history, the drama, the incredible beauty that is Spring time at
The Masters, is like no other. I look forward to this as much as anything
I have ever done, and will be (enthusiastically) sharing, my many Inspired 
experiences, upon my return next week. Until then.....

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul           

Live. Inspired. 
is a collection of my own creation. It speaks to "how" I have been choosing to live my life each day. A conversation with, and for myself actually. When my true inspirations are attached to that which I intend, I feel the Universe "opening up" to a whole new world of abundance, opportunity, and discovery. And by sharing my inspirations here with you...it makes me feel good too!

Live. Flexible. Inspired.

How do You choose to Live. Today.
How are You going to be Flexible. Today.
How will You be Inspired. Today.

Choose,
to be Flexible in,
"Your Life."
By being Flexible,
You allow,
the good opinion of others into,
"Your World."
Practice,
patience, understanding,
and Flexibility,
when dealing with opportunities in,
"Your World."
Understand,
that by being Flexible,
You are simply;
going with the flow of,
"Your Universe."
Nurture,
"Your Flexibility,"
by trusting,
"Yourself,"
to a mind that is open,
to every possibility.
Live.
and be...
Flexible.
Be Inspired.
by the wholeness You feel,
when You are calm, receptive,
welcoming and;
Flexible.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

Living The Wisdom of The Tao.
Verse 21.

Through the inspirations of my spiritual mentor Dr. Wayne Dyer,
I have undertaken this year, (as he did in 2006), the teachings of the
eighty-one verses of the "Tao Te Ching." Legend says that the "Tao"
(pronounced "Dao") was written by the prophet "Lao-tzu" some five
hundred years before the birth of Christ. The interpretations of the words
Tao is "The Way" Te is "The Shape and Power" and Ching is "The Book."
It has been called "one of the profoundest books in world philosophy."
For my references I have been studying the interpretations and teachings of
Dr. Dyer from his book "Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life."
In the spirit of Eagle Eye here is my inspired (poetic) interpretation of
Verse 21.

                                 Paradox


                   Elusive, intangible and formless;
                   The paradox that is..."The Way."
                       Vague, dark and obscure,
                   Yet clear, in spirit, it breathes Life
                    and is...the essence of all things.


                   Everything we know has a beginning,
        but what is that beginning, and where does it come from?
                Known, yet unknown, drawn to the mystery,
                    to the depths of the inner self, we seek;
                            what is, our real truth within.


                             Know that all creation,
             the invisible formless energy which blooms,
          from nothingness to something, nameless to named
           and formless to formed... is the ever-living paradox
                             of Divinity and Virtue.


Live Inspired.

Ray Paul

Live. Inspired.
is a collection of my own creation. It speaks to "how" I have been choosing to live my life each day. A conversation with, and for myself actually. When my true inspirations are attached to that which I intend, I feel the Universe "opening up" to a whole new world of abundance, opportunity, and discovery. And by sharing my inspirations here with you...it makes me feel good too!

Live. Breathe. Inspired.

How are You going to Live. Today.
How are You going to Breathe. Today.
How will You be Inspired. Today.

Breathe, 
deeply when,
"You're Feeling Afraid."
Pause,
Breathe,
and trust,
that everything You need ,
will manifest itself in,
"Your Life."
Remember,
the importance of,
"Your Breathing,"
when faced with thoughts of,
fear and anxiety...
the unknown in,
"Your World."
Focus,
"Your Breathing,"
in and around,
"Your Heart,"
and release all,
"Your Concerns,"
to the strength of belief in,
positive outcomes.
Live.
and Breathe,
a calmness into,
"Your Consciousness."
Be Inspired.
by how much more at ease,
You feel,
when You simply,
pause... relax...and;
Breathe.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul