I’D RATHER SLEEP IN A BOX
LIKE A BUM ON THE STREET
THAN A FINE FEATHERED BED
WITHOUT YOU LITTLE OL’ COLD FEET
I RATHER BE DEAF
DUMB AND STONE BLIND
THAN TO KNOW THAT YOUR MORNINGS
CAN NEVER BE MINE
I’D RATHER DIE YOUNG
THAN TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU
AND I’D RATHER GO HUNGRY
THAN TO EAT LONESOME STEW
YOU KNOW IT’S ONCE IN A LIFETIME
AND IT WON’T COME AGAIN
IT’S HERE AND IT’S GONE
ON A MAGNOLIA WIND
I’D RATHER NOT WALK
THROUGH THE GARDEN AGAIN
IF I CAN’T CATCH YOUR SCENT
ON A MAGNOLIA WIND
IF IT EVER COMES TIME
WELL IT COMES TIME TO GO
SIS PACK UP YOUR FIDDLE
SIS PACK UP YOUR BOW
IF I CAN’T DANCE WITH YOU
THEN I WON’T DANCE AT ALL
I’LL JUST SIT THIS ONE OUT
WITH MY BACK TO THE WALL
I’D RATHER NOT HEAR
PRETTY MUSIC AGAIN
IF I CAN’T CATCH YOUR FIDDLE
ON A MAGNOLIA WIND
IF I CAN’T CATCH YOUR SCENT
ON A MAGNOLIA WIND
.....Guy Clark
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
The Natural Flow...
Effortless Action
by Owen Waters
The Chinese philosopher, Lao Tse ("Lay-OTE-say") gave
teachings which were designed to confuse the conscious mind.
The idea was that, when the conscious mind tires and gets out
of the way, the seeker could discover the deeper truths within.
Lao Tse is credited with the 2500 year-old work, the Tao Te
Ching, which is full of apparent contradictions or paradoxes.
He refers to the Tao (the "Dow") as that which is everything
and yet nothing. What he means is that the Tao - the Absolute,
the Isness, or Infinite Being - is the transcendent
consciousness which is behind all manifestation. It is not the
active manifestation of the created universe, but the original
consciousness behind it. It is that which, in silence and
unchanging perfection, always was and always will be. And yet,
so the paradox goes, all of manifestation came from it and
therefore is it.
Similarly, he uses paradox to promote the philosophy of Wu Wei
("Woo Way") as the way of "action without action." Sounds
impossible? That's the point. He wanted people to give up
making logical sense of the idea and, instead, go within to
find the truth behind the paradox.
The principle of Wu Wei really means effortless action. The
secret to achieving effortless action is to realize that there
is a natural flow of influences at work in all parts of the
universe. You sense the natural flow of the moment and act
within that flow. If the moment is not right for a certain type
of action, then the attuned person delays the task. When they
sense that the right moment has arrived, then they act and
easily accomplish the task.
It can also mean not forcing a situation to be what it isn't.
If a situation comes about which is beyond your control, then
making the best of it is often the elegant solution.
The saying, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again,"
is attributed to the 14th Century Scottish king, Robert the
Bruce. According to legend, he once took refuge in a cave,
where he watched a spider trying to spin a web. It failed
several times to make a connection from one area of the caves
roof to another, but each time it started all over again until
it finally succeeded. People, today, take that saying to mean
that if something doesn't work, you need to be obstinate and
keep trying harder until you overcome all obstacles and
eventually make it happen by sheer force of will.
The Wu Wei approach to life is quite the opposite. It suggests
that, if at first you don't succeed, there is a reason for it.
It means that you are not acting with the natural flow of
energy within that place and time and it may also mean that you
need to discover a more suitable solution.
First, take a deep breath, relax and step back from the
situation. After that, you'll be able to judge it objectively
and in a state of balance. Then:
A) Decide if you're trying to force something into existence
that shouldn't be, or
B) Look for a better solution to achieve your objective,
and/or
C) Wait for your innate sense of timing to feel right.
One of the benefits of the spiritual consciousness which is
emerging in the New Reality is the ability to sense the natural
flow of universal influences and know when the time is right
for certain types of action.
by Owen Waters
The Chinese philosopher, Lao Tse ("Lay-OTE-say") gave
teachings which were designed to confuse the conscious mind.
The idea was that, when the conscious mind tires and gets out
of the way, the seeker could discover the deeper truths within.
Lao Tse is credited with the 2500 year-old work, the Tao Te
Ching, which is full of apparent contradictions or paradoxes.
He refers to the Tao (the "Dow") as that which is everything
and yet nothing. What he means is that the Tao - the Absolute,
the Isness, or Infinite Being - is the transcendent
consciousness which is behind all manifestation. It is not the
active manifestation of the created universe, but the original
consciousness behind it. It is that which, in silence and
unchanging perfection, always was and always will be. And yet,
so the paradox goes, all of manifestation came from it and
therefore is it.
Similarly, he uses paradox to promote the philosophy of Wu Wei
("Woo Way") as the way of "action without action." Sounds
impossible? That's the point. He wanted people to give up
making logical sense of the idea and, instead, go within to
find the truth behind the paradox.
The principle of Wu Wei really means effortless action. The
secret to achieving effortless action is to realize that there
is a natural flow of influences at work in all parts of the
universe. You sense the natural flow of the moment and act
within that flow. If the moment is not right for a certain type
of action, then the attuned person delays the task. When they
sense that the right moment has arrived, then they act and
easily accomplish the task.
It can also mean not forcing a situation to be what it isn't.
If a situation comes about which is beyond your control, then
making the best of it is often the elegant solution.
The saying, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again,"
is attributed to the 14th Century Scottish king, Robert the
Bruce. According to legend, he once took refuge in a cave,
where he watched a spider trying to spin a web. It failed
several times to make a connection from one area of the caves
roof to another, but each time it started all over again until
it finally succeeded. People, today, take that saying to mean
that if something doesn't work, you need to be obstinate and
keep trying harder until you overcome all obstacles and
eventually make it happen by sheer force of will.
The Wu Wei approach to life is quite the opposite. It suggests
that, if at first you don't succeed, there is a reason for it.
It means that you are not acting with the natural flow of
energy within that place and time and it may also mean that you
need to discover a more suitable solution.
First, take a deep breath, relax and step back from the
situation. After that, you'll be able to judge it objectively
and in a state of balance. Then:
A) Decide if you're trying to force something into existence
that shouldn't be, or
B) Look for a better solution to achieve your objective,
and/or
C) Wait for your innate sense of timing to feel right.
One of the benefits of the spiritual consciousness which is
emerging in the New Reality is the ability to sense the natural
flow of universal influences and know when the time is right
for certain types of action.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
The legacy of O or The Taxman Cometh Soon...
One, two, three, four...
Hrmm!
One, two, (one, two, three, four!)
Let me tell you how it will be;
There's one for you, nineteen for me.
'Cause I'm the taxman,
Yeah, I'm the taxman.
Should five per cent appear too small,
Be thankful I don't take it all.
'Cause I'm the taxman,
Yeah, I'm the taxman.
(if you drive a car, car;) - I'll tax the street;
(if you try to sit, sit;) - I'll tax your seat;
(if you get too cold, cold;) - I'll tax the heat;
(if you take a walk, walk;) - I'll tax your feet.
Taxman!
'Cause I'm the taxman,
Yeah, I'm the taxman.
Don't ask me what I want it for, (ah-ah, mister Wilson)
If you don't want to pay some more. (ah-ah, mister heath)
'Cause I'm the taxman,
Yeah, I'm the taxman.
Now my advice for those who die, (taxman)
Declare the pennies on your eyes. (taxman)
'Cause I'm the taxman,
Yeah, I'm the taxman.
And you're working for no one but me.
Taxman!
....George Harrison
Monday, February 09, 2009
A Tax Poem
Subject: A TAX POEM
At first I thought this was funny...then I realized the awful truth of it.
Be sure to read all the way to the end!
Tax his land,
Tax his bed,
Tax the table
At which he's fed.
Tax his tractor,
Tax his mule,
Teach him taxes
Are the rule.
Tax his work,
Tax his pay,
He works for peanuts
Anyway!
Tax his cow,
Tax his goat,
Tax his pants,
Tax his coat.
Tax his ties,
Tax his shirt,
Tax his work,
Tax his dirt..
Tax his tobacco,
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he
Tries to think.
Tax his cigars,
Tax his beers,
If he cries
Tax his tears.
Tax his car,
Tax his gas,
Find other ways
To tax his ass.
Tax all he has
Then let him know
That you won't be done
Till he has no dough.
When he screams and hollers,
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till
He's good and sore.
Then tax his coffin,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in
Which he's laid.
Put these words
upon his tomb,
' Taxes drove me
to my doom...'
When he's gone,
Do not relax,
Its time to apply
The inheritance tax.
Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Excise Taxes
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax (42 cents per gallon)
Gross Receipts Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Personal Property Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service Charge Tax
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax
Sales Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-recu rring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?
Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our nation was the most prosperous in the world.
We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids. What in the world happened? Can you spell 'politicians!' And I still have to 'press 1' for English!?!?!?!?
At first I thought this was funny...then I realized the awful truth of it.
Be sure to read all the way to the end!
Tax his land,
Tax his bed,
Tax the table
At which he's fed.
Tax his tractor,
Tax his mule,
Teach him taxes
Are the rule.
Tax his work,
Tax his pay,
He works for peanuts
Anyway!
Tax his cow,
Tax his goat,
Tax his pants,
Tax his coat.
Tax his ties,
Tax his shirt,
Tax his work,
Tax his dirt..
Tax his tobacco,
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he
Tries to think.
Tax his cigars,
Tax his beers,
If he cries
Tax his tears.
Tax his car,
Tax his gas,
Find other ways
To tax his ass.
Tax all he has
Then let him know
That you won't be done
Till he has no dough.
When he screams and hollers,
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till
He's good and sore.
Then tax his coffin,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in
Which he's laid.
Put these words
upon his tomb,
' Taxes drove me
to my doom...'
When he's gone,
Do not relax,
Its time to apply
The inheritance tax.
Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Excise Taxes
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax (42 cents per gallon)
Gross Receipts Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Personal Property Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service Charge Tax
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax
Sales Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-recu rring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?
Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our nation was the most prosperous in the world.
We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids. What in the world happened? Can you spell 'politicians!' And I still have to 'press 1' for English!?!?!?!?
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
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