Living The Wisdom of The Tao.
Verse 20.

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 20.

                            Acceptance


               Accept that which is offered,
                completely free of all worldly cares.
           See, feel, absorb, that beautiful light that shines;
            to the deepest places of your heart's existence.


        Strive no more, the hurried efforts without reward.
       Relax the weary mind of worry... that trys too hard.
       Release the dark grasp for that struggle which is not;
   and accept the simplicity of all that is... this perfect moment.


        For the here is now, it's arrival pure, and nourishing,
                like the first rays of a warm summer's sun,
  it's arms open, embracing the acceptance of it's peaceful knowing;
          it's Source fulfilled, and in harmony with an inner peace.


                         Bear witness to the surrender,
              the simple allowing, of what once was strived;
            now let go, the ego's fear, torn down this moment,
           by trust, belief, and the brilliance that is... beautiful;
                                      Acceptance.

Live Inspired.

Ray Paul