Serenity.


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 Serenity




You have been asked to fulfil a commission to be given as a gift for another. No matter what it is you have been asked to do, a painting, take a photograph of something that the other holds precious. No matter what it is the moment you decide to make the start the pressure begins. Inside, the first thoughts of negativity rear their head. All the creative things that have gone before to pave the way to this moment, in reality, mean that you are up to this task, and yet the demons of doubt gather around.

The fact that you have been asked to do this shows that others have noticed the ability you possess, they enjoy what they see in you and wish to have something from your hand that will bring them joy. Yet still, the demons of uncertainty knock at the door.

You live with the Tao, in you there rests a certainty and peace that comes from the Tao, now is the moment to strengthen that bond and reinforce that certainty. 

Before you commence, before making that very first action be at peace, feel the serenity surround your inner being. Let the energy of Tao envelop every part of you, body and mind. Whisper with your inner voice that you are ready, you are feeling good and you are now going to give of your very best.

No matter what negative thoughts might float to the surface during the progress of this work you will be overcome with this sense of serenity that you are feeling at this very moment.

It is time to begin and now you will go with Tao and no matter the difficulties you may encounter you know that they will pass, and you will reach completion.

You are full of the positive energy of the Tao and like nothing else, it will never be exhausted it will go on flowing through you.


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