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. Enough. Inspired.

How do I choose to Live. Today.
How will I know Enough. Today.
How will I be Inspired. Today.

I have,
Enough in, 
"My Life."
I am blessed by all,
"My Gifts,"
and realize,
when more,
is too much more,
than Enough in,
"My World."
I am aware,
that at any time,
"My Ego,"
says that I do not have Enough,
that I must pause,
and reflect,
on how much really is...
Enough.
I am proud of,
"My Accomplishments,"
so far in,
"My Life,"
and am content Enough in,
"My World,"
as it is.
If there is anything,
that I have not yet done Enough,
it would be to become,
more aware of,
"My True Self."
This I could never do Enough.
I Live.
with Enough in,
"My Life."
I am Inspired.
by how in balance I feel,
when I know,
deep in,
"My Heart,"
that Enough is...
Enough.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

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. Practice. Inspired.

How do I choose to Live. Today.
How am I going to Practice. Today.
How will I be Inspired. Today.

I Practice,
gratitude and contentment, 
every day in,
"My Life."
I enjoy,
"My Practice,"
and work on things,
that keep me at peace,
and in balance in,
"My World."
I do my very best,
to Practice,
what I preach,
and make every effort,
to serve others in,
"My Universe."
I Practice,
respect....
and a healthy lifestyle,
for the miracle that is,
"My Physical Body."
I Practice,
good habits,
and am committed to,
staying the course of all,
"My Practices."
I Practice,
peace in,
"My Life,"
and am awed by,
the incredible beauty,
that is Nature...
all around me.
I Live.
what I Practice.
I am Inspired.
by just how good I can be,
when I simply allow,
"Myself"
to experience,
the pure joy,
of meaningful,
and selfless...
Practice.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

Living The Wisdom of The Tao.
Verse 45.

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 45.


                       Look Beyond


                        Look beyond
               and view the world with new eyes.
                   See through the superficial
  to a place of stillness, tranquility...the home of the wise.


                               Look beyond
                at what exists only on the surface.
                 Beyond judgement and appearance
     to invisibleness, perfection... the true sense of purpose.


                                Look beyond
                   the perceptions of imperfection.
                      and truly feel deep within
           the beauty that is in every flawless reflection.
                     In all people, places and things
                                   and trust
                                 the paradox
                         that is non-judgemental
                                and that always...
                                 Looks Beyond.


Live. Inspired.


Ray Paul

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!

This morning, while out from my daily inspirational morning walk,
(here in the beautiful Desert)....I had my I-phones on... and up came one
of my favourite Chicago tunes... I was totally in sync with the lyrics
to this lovely song.... and having just seen them live in concert, not even
a week ago, this song really resonated with where I am in my life right now.
So instead of my regular daily Live. Inspired. post I thought I would share
this instead. Obviously I cannot take credit for the lyrics to this song..
but somehow this beautiful connection is just a bit too hard for me to ignore.

         I've Been Searching... (So Long)


                As my life goes on I believe
                      Somehow something's changed
                           Something deep inside
                               Now a part of me


                  There's a strange new light in my eyes
                           Things I've never known
                                Changing my life
                                   Changing me


                         I've been searching so long
                                To find an answer
                      Now I know my life has meaning
                                  Now..oh...oh....


                          Now I see myself as I am
                                Feeling very free
                                Life is everything
                              How it's meant to be
                     When my fears have come to an end
                                I will understand
                               What I left behind
                                Now a part of me


                          I've been searching so long
                                To find an answer
                       Now I know my life has meaning
                                Now.. whoa whoa...


                                     Searching
                       Don't you know I'm telling 'ya
                                   For an answer...
                                   To the question
                                       Oh yeah
                                    For our time
                                        May be
                                   Maybe it's true
                                   It's only natural
                                Good things in life
                                 Take a long time.


Live. Inspired.


Ray Paul                    

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. Time. Inspired.

How do I choose to Live. Today.
How am I going to use my Time. Today.
How will I be Inspired. Today.

This is,
"My Time,"
in,
"My Life."
I realize, 
that is Time,
for me to awaken, 
and become conscious,
and that NOW...
is the Time,
for me to make a difference in, 
"My World."
 I am prepared, 
to invest the Time, 
and the effort in, 
"Myself,"
to become all that I can be.
I find, 
that I am most productive in, 
"My Quiet Time,"
and that I can use that Time, 
to become clear, at peace,
and in balance with, 
"My True Self.
This, 
for me,
is how I can most simply be;
In the right place...
at the right Time.
I Live.
with a true appreciation,
of Time in,
"My Life."
I am Inspired.
by how grateful,
I feel,
for every moment of,
"My Precious,
Time."

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

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. Within. Inspired.

How do I choose to Live. Today.
How am I going to go Within. Today.
How will I be Inspired. Today.

I connect with,
"My Universe,"
from deep Within, 
"My Heart."
For when I look from,
the very deepest places Within, 
"Myself,"
I can clearly see, 
the real me, 
that I need to be.
As a spiritual being, 
I allow,
"My Life,"
to simply come, 
by searching deep Within,
the oneness, 
that is...
"My Connected Self."
I practice, 
going Within,
"Myself,"
through trust, awareness,
and consciousness during,
"My Meditation Times."
I believe,
completely....
in the knowledge,
that I contain Within,
"Myself."
I Live.
from Within...
in,
"My Life."
I am Inspired.
by the power,
and the beauty,
that is;
"My Truth,"
from...
Within.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

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. Now. Inspired.

How do I choose to Live. Today.
How am I going to be in the Now. Today.
How will I be Inspired. Today.

I am focused,
on staying,
in the Now in,
"My Life."
By being, 
in the Now,
it brings me,
so much closer to,
"My True Self."
I will not allow, 
"My Ego,"
to intercept, 
"My Ability,"
to be in the Now,
by telling me stories about,
"My Past,"
or, 
"My Future."
They are only stories,
and are designed specifically, 
to take me away from..
the Now in,
"My World."
For me to stay fully present...
and in the Now, 
I must remain, 
centred, in balance, 
and conscious of, 
this very moment.
I Live.
only in the Now.
I am Inspired.
by how connected to,
"Myself,"
I feel,
when I am...
100% committed to,
Living in...
the Now.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

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. My Source. Inspired.

How do I choose to Live. Today.
How am I going to feel My Source. Today.
How will I be Inspired. Today.

I am conscious,
and in touch with,
"My Source."
I recognize,
that the connection to,
"My True Source,"
only comes, 
when I allow,
"Myself,"
the time and space,
to simply go there.
For to be at one,
with the Source of,
"My Being,"
is to understand,
who I truly am,
within...
"Myself."
The best way,
I know how,
to be close to,
"My Source,"
is to stay Present,
connected, and focused on,
the Now in,
"My Life."
I do this through,
practice, meditation,
and balance...
and I can completely feel,
what it's like to be close,
to the Source of,
"My Existence."
I Live.
with a true connection to,
"My Source."
I am Inspired.
by the peaceful energy,
I feel,
when I am deeply aligned,
with the unlimited power,
of oneness within;
"My Source."

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

Living The Wisdom of The Tao.
Verse 44.

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 interpretations 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 44.


                 Striving... and never Arriving


                 Know when, enough is enough.
                 When who you are, is more than what you own.
                         When striving... is never arriving.


                              Know, that what you gain;
                   Goes far beyond (the troubles) of what you lose. 
                          Where striving... is never arriving.


                           Change, the priorities of your life.
                   Update the view, from your window of importance.
                           Where striving... is never arriving.


                        Let go, the cling, to fame and possessions.
                      Releasing the attachment, to a non-connection.
                            Where striving... is never arriving.
     
                      Shift, the importance of success and "things."
                      The exhausting journey, of demanding more.
                             Where striving... is never arriving.


                     Become conscious, and stop, the senseless chase.
                        The wearing out, of health, and well being.
                              Where striving... is never arriving.


                          Give more, and ask of nothing in return.
                         Prioritize your relationship, with yourself.
               And watch the difference, as striving... and never arriving;
                                          Quietly Disappears.


Live. Inspired.


Ray Paul

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. Desire. Inspired.

How do I choose to Live. Today.
How am I going to feel Desire. Today.
How am I going to be Inspired. Today.

I know in,
"My Heart,"
what it is, 
that I Desire most in,
"My Life."
I am focused on, 
"My Intentions,"
and can clearly see,
that which I Desire,
manifesting itself in,
"My World."
For the opportunity,
to realize,
all that I Desire,
I must (first) be at peace,
with every act,
and every decision,
that I make in,
"My Universe."
I will remain detached,
from the outcomes of,
"My Desires,"
and simply allow,
what it is that I Desire,
to come (effortlessly),
to me in,
"My World."
I Live.
with strong Desires in,
"My Life."
I am Inspired.
by the clarity,
and purpose I feel,
of living a life,
that is aligned,
and in balance,
with all that I....
Desire.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

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. Personally. Inspired.

How do I choose to Live. Today.
How am I going to be Personally. Today.
How will I be Inspired. Today. 

I am,
Personally, 
responsible for, 
"Myself,"
in, 
"My Life."
I do not, 
take Personally,
how other's view, 
or feel, 
about me in, 
"My World."
I respect, 
"Myself,"
Personally,
and am proud,
of who I am,
and for what I believe in.
I do not attach,
"Myself,"
Personally,
to the things,
that I cannot control.
I always do,
"My Very Best,"
Personally,
and trust,
"My Instincts,"
to keep me on,
"My Chosen Path."
I Live.
Personally proud in,
"My Life."
I am Inspired.
by how free I feel,
when I am accepting of,
"Myself;"
Personally.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

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. Warrior. Inspired.

How do I choose to Live. Today.
How am I going to be a Warrior. Today.
How will I be Inspired. Today.

I am,
a Warrior.
I trust, 
the Warrior in me, 
to protect, 
and guide me on,
"My Journey."
I allow,
"My Warrior Within,"
to make a positive difference in,
"My Life,"
and in the lives of others.
I know that,
"My Warrior Instincts,"
are true to me...
and believe in,
"Myself,"
and in,
"My Ability,"
to listen to,
and to hear,
"My True (Warrior) Calling."
I celebrate,
the Warrior in,
"My Soul,"
and challenge,
"Myself,"
to always be...
the best that I can be!
I Live.
like a Warrior.
I will always,
Be Inspired.
by,
"My Eagle Spirit,"
where I am present,
conscious, aware,
and an Inspired,
Warrior.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

Living The Wisdom of The Tao. 
Verse 43.

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 interpretations 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 43.


                         Softly


                  Softly is,
                 the art of all non-action.
            The gracefulness of a delicate dance.
             The soft touch of an artist's brush.


                      Softly overrides,
                 the hardness of all things.
        At one with nature, and the environment.
    Like the gentle rains, it's water trickles everywhere.


                        Softly enters,
         slowly, to places that cannot be seen.
     Naturally, effortlessly, and peacefully it flows.
 Yet with power, strength and wisdom... it always knows.


                         Softly is,
           a calm, and quiet without force.
      Like the writer who trusts, and is patient.
        Allowing the words to simply come...
                          Softly.


Live. Inspired.


Ray Paul

                    Happy. Thanksgiving.

  

       Happy "Canadian" Thanksgiving to all my family and friends.

As I count my many blessings I am reminded of what is most important in my life.

        Here are my (poetic) thoughts around my being... "Thankful."

                                Thankful

                             Thankful

                                      I am

                                for all my gifts.

                                   Thankful

                                for love, family,

                                      health

                                 and happiness.

                                    Thankful

                                for this moment,

                  and for those who make a difference;

                                    Every day.

                                    Thankful

                                 for the beauty,

                               that is all abound. 

                                      Present,

                                      at Peace

                                  and eternally

                                     Thankful

                                   for this gift,

                                       called

                                        Life.

                                      Thankful

                                  for it's journey,

                                      this path...

                                          of 

                                        Grace.

                                  For in this time, 

                                  and in this place,

                                          I am

                                        forever

                                          Free...

                                           and

                                       Thankful.

Live. A Thankful. Thanksgiving. Inspired.

Ray Paul

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. Music. Inspired.

How do I choose to Live. Today.
How am I going to hear the Music. Today.
How will I be Inspired. Today.

I love...
Music.
Despite not being able,
to carry a tune in a Coke can;
or play a Musical instrument...
I feel like I have,
"My Music,"
in me.
I may not sing,
or play a tune,
but there is always,
Music in,
"My Heart."
I believe,
that we all have,
our Music,
in us.
We simply share it,
in different ways.
Music reminds me,
of different times,
people, places, and things...
and Music brings me,
great joy, happiness,
and peace and solitude in,
"My Life."
Music is the rhythm,
of the soul...
and I truly love,
how Music,
makes me feel.
I enjoy (all kinds),
of Music,
and listen to it,
virtually every day.
I Live.
with Music in,
"My Life."
I am Inspired,
by how Music,
Inspires, teaches,
and entertains....
and celebrate,
"My World,"
filled...
with the countless gifts of...
Music.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

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. Faith. Inspired.

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

I have,
great Faith in, 
"My Life."
I put,
"My Trust,"
and...
"My Faith,"
in those who,
I believe in.
I have,
a tremendous amount of,
Faith in,
"Myself,"
to make (good),
informed decisions,
for what I think is best,
for me in,
"My World."
I have Faith,
in the Universe,
to guide me,
and to watch over me on,
"My Journey,"
through...
"My Physical Life."
I allow,
"My Faith,"
in...
"My Eagle Spirit,"
to lead me on,
"My Chosen Path,"
and rely,
on that Faith,
to keep me,
on purpose,
at peace,
and in balance with,
"My Universe."
I Live.
the Faith.
I will always,
Be Inspired.
by how I feel,
when I am,
positive, upbeat,
and keeping the...
Faith!

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

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. Right. Inspired.

How do I choose to Live. Today.
How am I going to feel Right. Today.
How will I be Inspired. Today.

I know,
that everything, 
will happen, 
at just the Right time,
for me in, 
"My Life."
I know,
that I will be in, 
exactly the Right place, 
and totally aware of it,
when it is (actually) happening.
I know, 
that I will be aligned,
with just the Right people, 
and will allow,
all that is Right, 
to simply manifest itself, 
just as it should in,
"My Life."
I trust in,
what is Right,
and believe,
with everything that I am,
that all the Right things,
are on their way in,
"My World."
I intend,
on doing the Right things,
by others in,
"My Universe,"
and I choose,
to focus....
always,
on what I feel,
"In My Heart,"
is the Right thing to do.
I will always strive to...
Live.
Right in,
"My Life."
and I will,
Be Inspired.
by how Right,
it feels,
to think, believe,
and have the courage to do;
exactly what is...
Right.

Live. Inspired.

Ray Paul

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. Accept. Inspired.

How do I choose to Live. Today.
How am I going to Accept. Today.
How will I be Inspired. Today.

I Accept, 
the realities in, 
"My Life."
I understand, 
and Accept, 
that if I am to realize, 
on all of, 
"My Intentions,"
that I need to continue, 
to invest in,
"Myself."
I Accept, 
that I will only get out, 
that which I put in,
and I Accept, 
that I need, 
to prioritize, 
those things, 
which are most important, 
to me in, 
"My World."
I Accept, 
with all, 
"My Heart,"
that, 
"My Universe,"
is there to serve me...
exactly as is it should.
I Accept, 
this role for, 
"My Life;"
as well as, 
all of the responsibilities, 
that go along with, 
the choices that I make for,
"Myself."
I will Live.
and Accept, 
"My Life,"
as it is meant to be.
I will, 
Be Inspired.
by the awareness, 
I feel, 
when I trust, 
allow, and...
Accept.

Live Inspired.

Ray Paul