Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao

by Wayne W. Dyer

Look at the ocean: It’s the most powerful force on the planet because it stays lower than the streams, which are necessarily and inescapably drawn to it.

Reassess your personal view of what constitutes strength.

Emulate those whose greatest impact on humanity used the least violent methods.

There are many examples to be found for living by remaining low, replicating the example of stillness and yin energy. Jesus Christ, Buddha, Mohammed, Zoroaster, Saint Francis of Assisi, Gandhi, Mother Teresa, and others of the highest spiritual persuasion serve as wonderful role models for us.

Practice forgiving, and avoiding judgment, when you see reprehensible or evil-minded ways.

“To believe that you need what you don’t have is insane.”

“Believing that you can’t be content and happy now because your future appears to you to be difficult is another form of insanity.”

See yourself as someone who’s on this planet to assist others. Look for opportunities to be of aid, particularly to those who need your leadership.

From mercy comes courage. From frugality comes generosity. From humility comes leadership.

Practice saying Thank You, God, for everything. This is the way to God realization.