Tuesday, December 30, 2014

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. Differently. Inspired.

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

Think, 
Differently,
now in 
"Your Life."
Remove,
all of those negative thoughts,
and commit,
to looking and feeling,
all-things,
Differently in,
"Your World."
Embrace,
"Your Will,"
to change,
"Your Thoughts,"
and begin embracing,
"Your Life,"
Differently.
See,
a whole new You,
filled with opportunity, change,
and manifestation for,
"Yourself."
Live.
in this moment,
acting Differently.
Be Inspired.
and witness,
a new and exciting time of,
being, thinking,
and doing...
"Your Life."
Differently.

Live. Inspired.

Raymond Paul

Monday, December 29, 2014

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. Composed. Inspired.

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

Practice,
maintaining,
and remaining, 
Composed,
in times of upset or discord.
Remember,
that no one,
or no-thing,
can upset you,
(unless "You" allow it.)
So always,
and in all-ways;
Keep,
Composed in,
"Your Life."
Know that You are always,
in balance,
and in control,
when You are in,
a graceful state of
Composure.
Trust in,
"Yourself,"
and be true to who You are...
Composed.
Live.
with love and unity in,
"Your World."
Be Inspired.
by how aligned You feel,
when You are simply in,
that gentle space of
peace...
Composed.

Live. Inspired.

Raymond Paul

Sunday, December 28, 2014

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. Imagination. Inspired.

How do You choose to Live. Today.
How will You use Your Imagination. Today.
How will You be Inspired. Today.

Simply, 
Imagine,
all that is possible,
(and available) to You,
within the creative depths of,
"Your Imagination."
Know,
that You have the ability, 
to achieve all of
"Your Wishes, Goals, and Dreams,"
when You place the power of 
"Your Intention,"
on all that you desire in,
"Your Imagination."
"Your Imagination,"
is one of 
"Your Most Incredible Gifts,"
and when coupled with
"Your Passion,"
it frees You to do virtually,
Any -thing,
that you set
"Your Mind"
to.
Live.
with all the amazing energy,
that is already there.. within..
"Your Imagination."
Be Inspired by,
"Your Beautiful Imagination."
and see clearly how,
"Your Life,"
simply flows,
through the brilliant light,
that is...
"Your Imagination."

Live. Inspired.

Raymond Paul

Saturday, December 27, 2014

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. Fearless. Inspired.

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

Be,
Fearless in
"Your Life."
Understand,
"Your True Purpose,"
when You are courageous, trusting,
and believing in,
"Yourself."
Face,
"Your Fears,"
and know with all,
"Your Heart,"
that to be,
Fearless,
is to feel truly;
Free.
Live.
Fearless in,
"Your World."
Be Inspired,
by all that you can accomplish,
when You let go,
and let be;
Fearlessly.

Live. Inspired.

Raymond Paul

Friday, December 26, 2014

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. Small. Inspired.

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

Live,
Small...
and realize big things in,
"Your Life."
See, 
everything,
as Small,
connected, aligned, and as 
one in,
"Your Universe."
For when,
"Your Footprint,"
is Small,
You,
are in perfect balance,
and in harmony with,
"Your World,"
around You.
Know,
that the biggest ideas,
the biggest differences,
You make in,
"Your Life,"
start,
Small.
Live.
and nurture,
the Small in,
"Your World."
Be Inspired.
by how beautifully
things manifest themselves,
when You focus on the
Small.

Live. Inspired.

Raymond Paul

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Living The Wisdom of The Tao.




                 Epilogue.
                     and
           Acknowledgments.

                In Gratitude

As I (now) conclude this enlightening journey of learning
and understanding, it is with immense gratitude that I recognize,
and appreciate where this wonderful "awakening" has taken me.

Thank you to Lao-tzu for his prophetic, powerful, and incredibly
meaningful eighty-one verses of the "Tao Te Ching."
It is such an amazing gift to this world.

Thank you to Dr. Wayne Dyer, (my spiritual mentor, guide and teacher),
for his love and sharing of his very special "Wisdom of The Tao."
His brilliant and heart-felt essays, all so beautifully written in his
life-changing book, "Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life."

It would be fair to say for me, that over this past year or so,
and through all my study, learning, and "living" of this on my own,
that I have come to observe a very important change in me...
I have experienced a very powerful transition ...a conscious spiritual
shift from where I was, to where (and who) I am now...
"Living".... this new life of purpose, meaning and awareness..
It has most definitely....
"Changed my Thoughts",
and even more dramatically...
"Changed my Life."

Through the combined teachings of these two "Masters," I have come
to learn that how I Am, and how I do things, is what is most important
in my life.
I now enjoy a much clearer understanding of the paradoxes of my
physical life, the yin and yangs, the ups and downs, and (ultimately)
what my true purpose (here) really is.

My sole responsibility, as I see and feel it now, is to (only) "Love."
To give love, be love, to love one's self... and to co-exist, in love,
with "all" of life...
And to do it from a place of oneness... and balance..
In peace, humility, happiness and harmony.
It is how we were all created, loved into existence, and naturally
meant to do.

In many ways it is really quite simple.
Yet, it is also our nature (at times) to complicate things.
Listen only to our egos.
Perhaps be influenced by others by what "they" may think we need to do.
Through all that noise it is possible to become judgemental, even hurtful,
which ultimately leaves us feeling empty, lost, and only desiring more
"things" in an effort to try and make us happy.
This is not "the way" to feeling truly fulfilled.

The truth (really) is... It's already here!
Everything we need... already provided.
In this abundant and heavenly place, of here and now...
There is nothing to do...
It is already done. All of it!
All we need is (only) trust, belief, and the awareness to simply... notice.
We need to "stop" doing so much doing!...
Loosen the ropes that hold us back..
And just "be"...
Be that beautiful human.... "being."
Allow, awaken, and appreciate, this most amazing, precious, and
miraculous gift of Life.

We can learn so very much from Nature.
She is always perfect... Always, and in all-ways..
Witness for yourself.... and appreciate all of her amazing beauty....
Magnificent ....in her harmoniously and balanced perfection.
Effortlessly... she flows...
Always giving.... Always forgiving....
Never expecting anything in return.
The ultimate paradox of Life.

This is the (true) secret.. and most amazingly.... no secret at all!
We simply need to take the time... and simply observe.
All the wonder .. all the gifts.  Right here... right now...
And right in front of us.
Everything we need, already provided, available, abundant, and free!
Our most important gifts in life....cost nothing.
Only our recognition, appreciation, and understanding.
It is about Loving Life.. in care compassion, and concern.
Everything... from a gracious place of.. heart.

So I Breathe.
Lean back into life... (and)
Live ...Love ...Give.. and Forgive...
In oneness.. and respect....for all of life.

This is the simplest and most powerful sharing of "The Great Way."
This wonderful and life-changing gift of... "The Wisdom of The Tao."

Thank you Lao-tzu.
Thank you Dr. Dyer.
Collectively you have "Changed (this man's) Thoughts."....
And so very beautifully inspired me to this place of consciousness
where I have gratefully taken your soulful and spiritual lessons,
and created them into my own writings of poetic "Interpretations."
It has truly made a difference, has awakened me, and has most definitely...
"Changed My Life."
Forever.

In Gratitude.

Friday, October 10, 2014

Living The Wisdom of The Tao
Verse 81



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 81.

                 No-thing.

                     Return,
             to that beautiful place
                        of
                   No-thing;
                       and
                      know
                  that you are
                       truly
                      home.

                    Recognize,
                that peaceful place
                         of
                    No-thing;
                        and
                        feel
                 the pureness,
               and the blissful joy,
                   that is giving,
                    rather than
                     receiving.

                       Live,
                   in that quiet,
                        and
                  humble place
                         of
                    No-thing;
                        and
                  gently release
        all your worldly attachments
                to the ego-driven
                       things.

                       Like
                     Heaven
                      Loves,
                     and only
                      Gives...
                     No-thing
                         is
                   ever needed,
                      wanted,
                   (or expected)
                          in
                       return.

                         Be...
                      Always,
                      and in
                     all ways,
              in that most natural,
              and contented place
                          of
                      No-thing;
                        where
                         "all"
                           is
                         right,
                       abundant,
                          just,
                          and
                         good;
                     
                         Purely
                           and
                       perfectly;
                        Aligned...                     
                        Grateful,
                           and
                        blessed...
                    in this virtuous,
                           and
                    genuine place
                           of
                    No-thing-ness.

Live. Inspired.

Raymond Paul

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Living The Wisdom of The Tao
Verse 80



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 80.

        Living In.. Your Perfect Place

                        Imagine,
                       Living in,
                 Your Perfect Place,
                         healthy,
                         happy,
                    unencumbered,
                        satisfied,
                            and
                           Free.

                         Seeing,
                      all the beauty,
                    whilst Living in,
                  Your Perfect Place,
                         sharing,
                         existing,
                      appreciating,
                       and simply
                           being;
                           Here.

                         Content,
                     with Living in
                   Your Perfect Place;
                     where no-thing
                         is needed.
                            Only
                            love,
                     joy, peacefulness,
                             and
                         Harmony.

                             Like
                          all that is;
                         so tranquil,
                           natural,
                    simple and aligned in
                            Nature.
                            This is,
                            (truly)
                           Living in
                     The Perfect Place.

                            So it is,
                     Your soul will say;
                         "Be aware,"
                               for
                           Living in
                       Your Perfect Place
                            is actually
                           Right Here....
                              In front,
                               behind,
                           and all around,
                                You...
                              Exactly,
                            where you
                                 Are.

Live. Inspired.

Raymond Paul

Monday, September 29, 2014

Living The Wisdom of The Tao
Verse 79



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 79.


              Be A Giver

              Be
                     a
                  Giver,
            always extending
              kindness, love,
                   and
              forgiveness.

                    Be
                     a
                  Giver,
        gently letting go of
           resentment, hurt
                   and
                 anger.

             Like the calm,
                 forgives
                 the storm;
                 Fear not,
                forgiveness...
                For yourself,
                    and
                 for others.

                     Be
                      a
                   Giver,
                seeking only
               service, peace,
                     and
                  harmony.

                     For
               authentic love,
             comes beautifully
              from your heart,
                  by simply
                     Being
                        a
                     Giver.

Live. Inspired.

Raymond Paul               

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

                Happy Birthday Jessica!


                      September 23, 2014

Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter Jessica.
Look at you... all grown up and 22!
(Where does the time go?)

I'm a bit sad that we are not together on this your special day,
but as we always say....
We are together in spirit, always, and in every way.

I love you, and am so very proud of you.
Have a wonderful, happy and healthy Birthday!
This is going to be an amazing year for you!!

Love Dad.

Monday, September 22, 2014

Living The Wisdom of The Tao
Verse 78



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 78.

              Be Like Water

               Be
                Like Water
                      and
             witness how weak
                 overcomes
                  the strong.

                       Be
                  Like Water
                      and
                 flow into life
                  by simply
                   letting go.

                       Be
                 Like Water
                    Yielding,
                       soft,
                       and
             harmoniously kind.

                     Like
                    Water,
      flowing, streaming, surrendering,
                 peacefully;
                 It's softness,
            it's greatest strength.

                       Be
                   Like Water
            Nor hard, nor forceful,
                rigid, or harsh.
                      Only
                       soft,
                     gentle,
                   permeable
                      and
                   forgiving;
                      Just
                     Like
                    Water.

Live. Inspired.

Raymond Paul

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Living The Wisdom of The Tao
Verse 77


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 77.

             Increasing Life's Balances

                    Witness
                            deficiency,
                                and
                               strive
                          to add surplus;
                             Increasing
                                Life's
                              Balances.

                                Offer
                                more
                         than you receive,
                       efforting assistance
                                    to
                               Increasing
                                 Life's 
                               Balances.

                              Observe
                            as in Nature
                        as more becomes less,
                                  and
                         less becomes more,
                             by "naturally"
                               Increasing
                                  Life's 
                                Balances.

                                     Be
                                  the gift of,
                       joy, compassion, abundance
                                     and
                                   kindness;
                      ever the "Tao" instrument to;
                                    Increasing
                                       Life's
                                      Balances. 

Live. Inspired.

Raymond Paul                                     

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Living The Wisdom of The Tao.
Verse 76



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 76.


                            Flexible

                               Be
                              Flexible
                           and see how
                              strength
                          actually comes
                            from bending,
                             suppleness,
                                and
                               being
                             Flexible.

                             Witness
                             Flexible
                             in nature
                               and
                          softly observe
                      how remaining pliable
                               allows
                             the strength
                          to weather any
                                storm.

                               Like
                          the Flexibility
                        of a towering palm
                               that sways
                              majestically
                          in the force of a
                           powerful wind...
                             Her weakness
                                 ultimately
                                     her
                          incredible strength.

                                Learn
                                to bend
                                (instead)
                           of choosing stiff
                                and rigid,
                                   and
                                  know
                            how much more
                                  comes
                               from simply
                                remaining
                                  Flexible.

Live. Inspired.

Raymond Paul

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Living The Wisdom of The Tao
Verse 75.


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 75.

                        "Demand-less"

                     Demand-less,
                                     and
                                   allow...
                                  Observe
                              how others rely
                               on their own
                                  wisdom.

                           Like all that happens
                                 beautifully,
                                    on time,
                        and exactly as it should
                                        in
                                    Nature.

                                Demand-less,
                                      and 
                                     trust...
                               Take more time
                                  for yourself
                                       and
                                       "be" 
                                    at peace,
                                   when you
                                      simply
                                 Demand-less.

Live. Inspired.

Raymond Paul     

Monday, August 25, 2014

Living The Wisdom of The Tao.
Verse 74



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 74.

           Fearing Not... The Face of Death

                       Realize,
                          that all things change
                                      in
                             every moment
                                    and
                         that all you ever need
                      is always available to you
                               Fearing Not
                                  the face
                                      of
                                   Death.

                                   Know,
                     that there is nothing physical
                               to hold onto,
                              nothing to do
                           but simply observe,
                             your real - self;
                               Fearing Not
                                  the face
                                     of
                                  Death.

                                 Eliminate,
                           your worldly fears
                                and Live
                             in harmony with
                             your true source;
                              the infinite you,
                                Fearing Not
                                  the face 
                                     of 
                                  Death.   

                               For the Death
                                of one's shell
                                   is part of
                                    Nature;
                                       so
                             
                                  Discontinue
                                 your fears of
                                     Dying
                                       and
                                always remember
                                     that you
                               are not your body...
                         That your spirit is what's real,
                              true, and everlasting;
                                   never Dying
                                         and
                                    Fearing Not
                                      the face of
                                        Death.

Live. Inspired.

Raymond Paul                       

Thursday, August 21, 2014

                                     Remembering


Today I sit in this special place with strong and wonderful memories of you my friend..
It remains such a huge part of you, a purposeful and meaningful legacy... and it lives on...
In Spirit... and in Soul.

I can feel your energy... It is all around me.
Your dreams. The laughter..
This amazing sense of balance... between vision and accomplishment..
And there is so much joy. For so many...
It's all here now.... just as you would have had it be.

So it is here, and in this moment, that I think of you..
in fondness... and I remember... and share...
In gratitude...
this beautiful place, of sage and brush...
and so much more.

I know your journey is another beginning dear friend.
And that your Spirit continues to shine as bright as this beautiful summer sky.

You are thought of often.. and you are missed.

I share this poem (below) in your memory.
These beautiful words a kind a gentle reminder.
A gift.. by my favourite poet.. Em Claire.


                     You Were Meant

                                All of this
             it is a preparation for walking in the world
                                as Light.
                      You have been found now,
                  and the running of many lifetimes
                                   is over.

                        So as each layer of dust
                    is wiped clean from the surface,
                                   the You
                             you have known
                                 must disperse.

                           Let this Light become
                       your Speech and your Silence.

                                 Let the grief
                              that has lived you
                                  (pass away.)

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Living The Wisdom of The Tao.
Verse 73

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 years before the birth of Christ. The interpretation of the
Tao is "The Way" Te "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 73.

          Perfection Under Heaven 

                Live
                    cautiously,
                   respectfully
                         and
                   bear witness
                           to
                    all that is...
                     Perfection
                       Under
                      Heaven.

                      Remain
                     peaceful,
                       quiet
                        and
              relax into the Nature
                         of
               everything that is...
                      Perfection
                        Under
                       Heaven.

                   Listen more
                         and
                     speak less
                       trusting
                that all is being done
                in complete harmony
                       and in...
                     Perfection
                       Under
                      Heaven.

                     Hurry less
                         and
                 accomplish more,
               by silently observing
              how all things happen,
             just exactly as they should
                            in...
                      Perfection
                        Under
                       Heaven.

                       Step back
                 in patient awareness;
                 simply allowing for
               every "thing" on time,
                         in order,
                 and Perfectly aligned
                            in...
                       Perfection
                          Under
                         Heaven.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul             

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Living The Wisdom of The Tao
Verse 72

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 (poetic) interpretation of
Verse 72.

               Living In a State of Awe.

                            Coming together
                             in a harmonious
                                    and
                               natural state
                                     of
                               acceptance
                                     is
                                  Living
                                 in a State
                                     of
                                   Awe.

                              The complete
                                 awareness
                                      of
                                 all that is
                                   natural
                                      in
                                your world
                                      is
                                   Living
                                  in a State
                                      of
                                    Awe.
 
                                Recognizing
                               and embracing
                                bewilderment
                                       and
                           witnessing everything
                                         as
                                   miraculous
                                         is
                                      Living
                                     in a State
                                         of
                                       Awe.

                                     Loving
                              your physical-self
                                     exactly
                                    as you are
                                         is
                                    perfection...
                                       and
                                     the most
                                     beautiful
                                        and
                                    blissful way
                                        to be...
                                       Living
                                        in a
                                      complete
                                         and
                                         total 
                                        State
                                          of
                                        Awe.  

Live. Inspired.

Raymond Paul