Be At Peace

Posted by Paul Reynolds on Apr 6, 2022 in Blog, Eastern Inspiration, Inspired Readings | Comments Off on Be At Peace

Empty your mind of all thoughts
let your heart be at peace.
Watch the turmoil of beings,
but contemplate their return.

Each separate being in the universe
returns to the common source,
Returning to the source is serenity.

If you don’t realize the source,
you stumble in confusion and sorrow.

When you realize where you come from,
you naturally become tolerant,
disinterested,amused,
kindhearted as a grandmother,
dignified as a king.

Immersed in the wonder of the Tao,
you can deal with whatever life brings you,
and when death comes, you are ready.

The ancient Masters were profound and subtle,
their wisdom was unfathomable.
there is no way to describe it;
all we can describe is their appearance.

They were careful
as someone crossing an iced-over stream.
Alert as a warrior in enemy territory.
Courteous as a guest.
Fluid as melting ice.
Shapable as a block of wood.
Receptive as a valley.
Clear as a glass of water.

Do you have the patience to wait
till your mud settles and the water is clear?
Can you remain unmoving
till the right action arises by?

The Master doesn’t seek fulfillment.
Not seeking, not expecting,
she is present, and can welcome all things.

—Lao-Tzu

Posted by | Paul Reynolds

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