Thoughts Along the Journey - Verse 74 - Let it Be

     All things have their life span.  The seeds of the 10,000 things have their growth, fruition and demise.  The Tao is all pervasive and infills all.  It lets us complete ourselves in our own way.  Yet we are ever connected to It.

     It is the eternal part of us that does not change, though our bodies do.  Our spirit is infinite and immortal.

     This is true of all of us, no matter how we have chosen to complete ourselves.  When we discard our bodies, our spirits rise to join in the vast oneness of the Tao.  Therefore, all life is sacred.

Thoughts Along the Journey - Verse 73

To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under Heaven.

      The way of Heaven never hurries or delays.  Like seeds that germinate in darkness, the changes and growth in our souls are hidden.  When our soul blossoms, its manifestations appear as kindness, purity of heart and joy.  Each thought along the journey to fruition carries us along without seeking, striving or trying to make things happen.

     Heaven's way is a way of ease.  Obstacles melt away before we reach them.  The ogre at a distance is a friendly, helpful face when seen up close.

     Lean on Heaven's way.  It is the way of fulfillment.

Thoughts Along the Journey - Verse 72

A hundred thousand miracles are happening every day. Flower Drum Song

     Now in the golden light of early morning the quiet of this solitary time fills my room with silent whisperings...
     I feel Your presence as a stirring in my soul.
     With new eyes I see the miraculous in the everyday.
     With new awareness I perceive myself in You.
     As You flow outward as the 10,000 things, You are everywhere.
     Each new day a revelation and a joy.

     

Thoughts Along the Journey - Positive Construction - Building the True Foundation

     What makes a tree stand tall and grow many feet into the sky?  What enables a bridge to span the widest river?  What gives stability to even the wandering soul across a lifetime of roaming and seeking?  Deep roots, a firm foundation and connection to the Author of our soul.

     The same principles that are revealed in nature hold true for each of us.  Building a strong foundation for life doesn't necessarily mean living in one place throughout our years.  That has its benefits and also its detriments.  What animates us, what gives us strength to grow and thrive lies deep within our being.

     The stronger we allow our connection to our Source, the more stable we grow, the more we flourish, the more our lives take on a greater meaning.

     It is not in building up muscles to mirror strength; it is not in exercising our brain to retain clarity of mind.  What gives strength and lucidity is stepping out in faith and trusting in the Goodness that surrounds and infills us.

Thoughts Along the Journey - Verse 71 - Balance and Harmony

     True health is being in balance with the 10,000 things.  The world, representing excess, disharmony and extremes, would have you distracted from your true Tao nature of harmony, gratitude, love and joy.

     When thoughts of anger, fear, grief and stress of any kind fill the mind, sickness soon follows.

     Being aware of our thoughts, making peace with those untoward parts of ourselves brings us into harmony with the Tao.

     When we are in harmony with the Tao, our bodies, a magnificent gift, responds with health.

Thoughts Along the Journey - Verse 70 - We Are All Gods

     We have in us all the wisdom of the ages.  Each life is a priceless testament to our God-given heritage.  When we recognize our divinity we walk and speak silently with love - the language of God.  When we are asleep, hypnotized by the world. we speak loudly, harshly, our words true reflections of the turmoil that is within.

     Is it easy to follow the Tao?  Lao Tzu thought so.  His world 2,500 years ago was no different from ours, human nature being what it is.  Hate, prejudice, broken relationships abounded in his day also.  Yet he says the Tao is easy to understand.

     What does it take then to bring out, awaken and live by this beautiful and simple path to peace?  Trust and faith, surrender and compassion... for ourselves and every other being on our planet.

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