Living The Wisdom of The Tao.
Verse 17.

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 17.

               Leadership


      Quiet, strong, nearly invisible,
        goes the enlightened leader.
     Observing, without interfering,
               a quiet confidence...
        an empowered environment,
           of trust and responsibility.

 Speaking little, while listening intently,
    the greatest teachers allow, inspire,
  and celebrate the accomplishments of the;
            "We did it Ourselves."

    Respected leaders in harmony with;
              "The heartful Way."
  A wisdom that all achievement is earned,
              and should be recognized,
                 for all others... but
                        "Himself."

         For the greatest leadership lies within;
                Faith, Pride and the Trust...
              to let others see the ability in,
                       "Themselves."

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul