by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
First and foremost, enjoy the mystery!
Let the world unfold without always attempting to figure it all out. Let relationships just be, for example, since everything is going to stretch out in Divine order. Don't try so hard to make something work—simply allow. Don't always toil at trying to understand your mate, your children, your parents, your boss, or anyone else, because the Tao is working at all times. When expectations are shattered, practice allowing that to be the way it is. Relax, let go, allow, and recognize that some of your desires are about how you think your world should be, rather than how it is in that moment. Become an astute observer... judge less and listen more. Take time to open your mind to the fascinating mystery and uncertainty that we all experience.
Practice letting go of always naming and labeling.
The labeling process is what most of us were taught in school. We studied hard to be able to define things correctly in order to get what we called "high grades." Most educational institutions insisted on identifying everything, leading toa tag that distinguished us as graduates with knowledge of specific categories. Yet we know, without anyone telling us, that there is not title, degree or distinguishing label that truly defines us. In the same way that water is not the word water—any more than it is agua, Wasser, or H2O—nothing in this universe is what it's named. In spite of our endless categorizations, each animal, flower, mineral, and human can never truly be described. In the same way, the Tao tells us that "the name that can be named is not the eternal name." We must bask in the magnificence of what is seen and sensed, instead of always memorizing an categorizing.
...Accept whatever comes. encounter the mystery within without labeling, explaining, or defending. It's a subtle distinction at first, which you must take personal responsibilty for identifying. You alone can prepare the ground of your being for the experience of living the mystery.
About the Author:
Dr. Wayne W. Dyer has written over 30 books, many of which have been on the "New York Times" Bestsellers List. He is internationally known for his motivational and inspirational work including his books, speaking tours, audio and video programs and appearances on National Public Television. Learn more about Dr. Dyer and his guides at Hayhouse.com.
