Living The Wisdom of The Tao.
Verse 36

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 36.

                            
                       Obscurity


            Discover the wisdom of obscurity,
   and eliminate the competitive ego from your life.
          Reflect the gentle soul that lives within,
  knowing that it matters not that you must always win.

       Understand the opposites of a material world,
       and become an astute observer to the means.
       A path less travelled, where less... is more,
   the light of truth, shining brightly at your spirit's core.

  Remain obscure, outlasting those who strive to be seen.
        Give up your need to be revered by others,
          and take your place behind the scene;
  to that beautiful place where you know you've always been.
        
          Strive to know a oneness in your mind
 by withdrawing yourself and allowing others to the front.
       For the real truth, and the balance to endure,
   is to remain in the background... quiet and obscure.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul