Being honest with myself means not allowing self-deception to seep its way into my thoughts.
How do I ensure this?
Through openness.
Be open to experiences as they come.
As I become one with each experience, I become receptive to the benefits and lessons they bring.
As I am more honest with myself, I move into deeper alignment with Life’s flow.
LIVING THE TAO: What have you been avoiding? Listen to your responses. Do they sound like excuses? If so, self-deception has taken you out of alignment with Life’s flow. Choose to be honest with yourself, and allow more ease in your experiences.
My 2018 focus is to intentionally live the Tao Te Ching. This is my fifth reading of Stephen Mitchell’s translation. I share my daily interpretations hoping to inspire you to do the same.
Embrace your journey. Experience bliss. Live the Tao.
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Others may say yes, but you are free to say no.
Others may yearn to acquire possessions, but must you?
Others may measure up with the crowd, but you don’t have to.
Others may walk the path of the masses, but you are free to walk your own.
Who possesses your mind?
Who makes your choices?
Does unique resemble what is common?
You are unique. Own it.
LIVING THE TAO: Think of what you strive for. Is it truly what you desire or will it simply elevate your status? Does the process bring you joy? If not, re-evaluate your why.
My 2018 focus is to intentionally live the Tao Te Ching. This is my fifth reading of Stephen Mitchell’s translation. I share my daily interpretations hoping to inspire you to do the same.
Embrace your journey. Experience bliss. Live the Tao.
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It is as if the Supreme Good has used the elements of nature as a template for living. Take for instance, water.
It nourishes and flows where space is given to it without rejecting the space. It is simple. It does not control. It is fair, providing the same benefit to all. It models humility, staying close to the ground. And it is always present, freely flowing through its stages.
If you should follow this template, the good you wish to experience such as respect and adoration would be yours without trying.
LIVING THE TAO: Today, I invite you to reflect on the first, second and third interpretations along with this fourth and ask, are there any shifts you are prepared to make today in relation to aligning with the art of living as shared in the Tao?
My 2018 focus is to intentionally live the Tao Te Ching. This is my fourth reading of Stephen Mitchell’s translation. I share my daily interpretations hoping to inspire you to do the same.
Embrace your journey. Experience bliss. Live the Tao.
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You are completely supported by your Source to be the you that you envision. This means, in all things, arrive without striving or competing to beat another.
Keep your decisions simple.
Exercise compassion in conflict.
Allow autonomy and growth rather than trying to control.
Do work that energizes you.
Be present for your family.
There is no need to measure up. Be the best you that is already within, and you will be great.
LIVING THE TAO: Today, practice presence as yourself. Answer for yourself, “how do I want to be today in a way that will allow me the greatest peace and joy?” Later, as you find your day being stressful and your mind flitting about, remind yourself of how you want to be.
My 2018 focus is to intentionally live the Tao Te Ching. This is my third reading of Stephen Mitchell’s translation. I share my daily interpretations hoping to inspire you to do the same.
Embrace your journey. Experience bliss. Live the Tao.
]]>“If I lost/gained some weight, I would…”
“I can’t change because…”
“I don’t know what to do because I’m stuck.”
These are some of the stories we tell ourselves and use to hold ourselves back. We use these lines to procrastinate. We use these lines to justify. We use these lines to lie–to ourselves.
So let me get to the point. The truth is:
- You earn enough right now. Start with what you have. Make a plan to manage well what you have now, and you will definitely see the path for your financial growth. (I dare you to try before you disagree.)
- You can begin to manage your weight right now. I’ve never seen a piece of cake, cookie or any other food demand to be eaten or not. We choose not to manage how we eat. We can also choose to manage what we eat.
- You can change. You ALWAYS have the choice. You’re rude because you choose to be rude. You hide because you choose to hide. You’re angry because you choose to be angry, but you can make a new choice. Choose to stop saying you can’t.
- You are not stuck and you are able to open yourself to the answer toward progress, but you must (once again) make the choice.
You have enough.
You can manage your eating habits.
You can change.
You can be unstuck if you open your heart and mind to the answers.
Show yourself some love. Decide now to be honest with yourself and affirm,
I AM honest with myself.
