Doing. The Tao. Now.

"Random. Acts. of Quiet. Kindness."

Every day I remind myself to share,
some how, and in some way, simple and,
Random. Acts. of Quiet. Kindness.

It is a conscious choice that requires little,
only my understanding, willingness, and my open heart.

I see (and feel) the joy it brings, the "natural way" of being;
When doing something good for someone else.

An action always done best when aligned and quiet;
With no expectation of recognition or return..

I feel "on purpose" and in balance, when in this place;
Practicing my peaceful, happy, and unselfish;
Random. Acts. of Quiet. Kindness.

In humble gratitude.

Raymond Paul

Doing the Tao. Now.

"Being. Small."

I am practicing "Being Small" in my world.
By leaving only small footprints, I am able to make a bigger difference.

Things I experience as the biggest of difficulties,
I try and solve in the smallest and simplest of ways.

I challenge myself to break my challenges down.
And manage them (only) by small steps... One at a time.

The biggest of efforts, reduced...
When accomplished in small, manageable and easy ways.

I feel my energy increase, my procrastination minimized,
when I act in small, clear, and positive steps...
Moving forward by;
Being Small.

In humble gratitude.

Raymond Paul

Doing The Tao. Now.

"Quiet. Mind."

I quiet my noisy mind.
Feeling the emptiness and becoming full.

From the darkness of this now empty place,
comes the infinite possibilities of a brilliant light.

In this sense of calm, serene and quiet silence,
I feel at peace, clear, connected, and as one.

For deep within my silent mind,
comes the ability to allow for anything and every - thing.

The manifest of all the creativity that is available to me;
Through my beautifully;
Quiet. Mind.

In humble gratitude.

Raymond Paul

Doing the Tao. Now.

"Experience - Connected - Oneness"

Today I am feeling very connected,
to the vast oneness of every - thing.

I am seeing so clearly, all that is present,
and so beautifully (and naturally) connected to it's self.

A seamless, and effortless togetherness,
of universe, spirit, and peaceful energy.

The striking reality of all of life connected to it's source.
A truth spoken softly to all of those who hear, and know, all of Life... as one.

It is where I came from, where I am now, and where I will go.
A forever journey of first steps, with no endings, and only beginnings.

That soulful, heart-ful place where I feel (only) an awakened sense to a personal,
Experience of Connected Oneness.

In humble gratitude.

Raymond Paul

Doing the Tao. Now.

"Being the Observer."

I am practicing "Being the Observer."
I am observing myself through my own eyes.
Observing how I act, how I react, how I am,
and how I deal with opportunities in my daily life.

I am observing my patience, my slow and deep breathing;
My ability to keep things quiet, soft, open, and in balance.
I am observing "Life" in perspective, simple, free,
and as it should be.

I am observing the incredible magnificence of Nature,
all of her beauty, her power, and her purpose..
I observe nothing intended, only allowed, and it is perfect in it's
effortless execution.

I am observing what is right here in front of me, here and present.
And I choose (not) to focus on what was behind, or in front, or not yet here.
For the future only unfolds as I am observing myself in this moment.
And in the next, and the next.

I am observing myself detached from outcome, judgment and conflict.
I am at peace.  My heart is full. Clear. And I am grateful.
A beautiful "connected" sense of oneness.
"Being the Observer."

In humble gratitude.

Raymond Paul