Further Thoughts Along the Journey - Verse 7 - How the Tao Lasts Forever

     Imagine a friend who asks nothing of you, who listens to your hopes and sorrows, who is always there when needed, never judging, always comforting.  Imagine this friend giving you all the companionship, peace and joy, as much as you are capable of receiving at the moment.  Imagine a selfless host, healing your body and mind and guiding your spirit with understanding and wisdom.

     This is the Tao, the Author of the Universe, the gentle Lover that gives and asks nothing in return.  Its effect is eternal; it changes lives and living day by day in harmony with Its Spirit and emulating Its ways brings you all you could ever need in this life.

AUTUMN - A Collage

Further Thoughts Along the Journey - Verse 6 - The Valley Spirit

     The Valley Spirit, the Divine Feminine, the source of all creation flows through everyone.  It is ever present, ever creating and ever the source of all accomplishment and understanding.

     Without words or sound It lifts us up to a higher awareness if we but harmonize and resonate with Its Spirit in all that we think, say and do.

   When we base our lives on this loving, creative Spirit, It bestows peace upon us and on our world.  Inexhaustible, the more we call upon it to guide and strengthen our lives, the more It responds with compassion and love.

Further Thoughts Along the Journey - Verse 5 - What Has Always Been

     The inexhaustible flow of Love that surrounds and infills us is never partial.  It is available and offered to all.

     It is aware of all It has created and we can feel that loving attentiveness when we grow silent in the sacred space of our thoughts.  

     With our minds and hearts turned heavenward, we receive the strength and power of the Tao.  We receive Its gentleness and love.

Further Thoughts Along the Journey - Verse 4 - The Infinite Perspective

     That which created us and surrounds us, is beyond vast and immeasurable.  It is the Love that spins our Earth, beats our hearts and gives without end.

     The nameless Goodness that created everything is aware of us, smooths our way and heals our sorrows.  When we give It reign over ourselves, we know we are never alone in this journey of life and all we need is here and now.

I Am Here

      I am here, Lord,
      Just me.
      Without a label to put on me
      as the world wants to do.
      Your child does not need to be
      categorized by the government
      or
      evaluated by ladies in the lobby.
      Your child is as You created her.
      So I ask You this day, Lord
      to bless my endeavors,
      to point me out the way,
      to comfort me in my
      group-lessness.

Further Thoughts Along the Journey - Verse 3 - Value

     Value yourself and your accomplishments.  Only you know the challenges and overcoming it took to arrive at the place where you have found contentment and peace.

  Value not material objects, but the knowledge and wisdom you have gathered through the years and made the very fabric of your life.

     No one is above another.  We are all cherished  by our Creator.  Our value lies not in achievement or possessions, but within our hearts and the love that we give.

Further Thoughts Along the Journey - Verse 2 - The Purity of the Moment

     In these early days of Autumn, if not for the long and warm days of summer, how could we know the days grow short and the air grows cool? 

     For all that is named exists in a world of comparison, of values, of judgments.   But to live in each moment without attachment, appreciating them for their intrinsic value, is to create new worlds, new wonders and new life.