A Journey Through Eastern Wisdom With Ex-Cocaine Cowboy Lawyer Bob Martin

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In this episode recorded Sept 27, 2024 innerskilled.com welcomes Bob Martin, an expert in Daoism, a former mob lawyer, and a meditation teacher. Bob shares his fascinating life story, from working with organized crime to rediscovering purpose through Daoist teachings. He discusses his journey into spirituality, integrating Daoism with Christian beliefs, and how meditation has transformed his life. Tune in for a captivating discussion on spirituality, self-discovery, and practical wisdom for everyday life.

Key Discussion Points:

1. **Bob’s Early Life and Career**:

  - Growing up as the son of European immigrants.

  - Transition from a successful lawyer involved with organized crime to a life of public service.

  - Turning point when Bob embraced Daoism after an eye-opening encounter with his therapist.

2. **Introduction to Daoism**:

  - Bob’s discovery of Daoism through his therapist, who was a Daoist priest.

  - Learning to use the I Ching as a guide for living an effective life.

  - The essence of Daoism: aligning with the flow of life and energy for greater effectiveness.

3. **Bob’s Integration of Daoism and Christianity**:

  - His journey to merge the teachings of Daoism with Christianity, inspired by his wife’s faith.

  - Writing a book that presents the teachings of the Tao Te Ching through a Christian lens.

  - Insights into how the core teachings of love and compassion are universal across spiritual traditions.

4. **Meditation Practice**:

  - Bob’s transition into teaching meditation, influenced by both Daoist and Buddhist practices.

  - The **Koru Mindfulness** program, designed to teach meditation in a practical, Western framework.

  - Reflections on the transformative power of meditation, especially for college students.

5. **Wisdom from Daoism and the I Ching**:

  - The importance of understanding that we are not our thoughts.

  - How the I Ching can help us access deeper wisdom by bridging the gap between intuition and logic.

**Key Quote**:  

*"Just remember that it is you who has the thoughts, and you are not your thoughts. You have a say in what thoughts you allow, but it takes practice."* — Bob Martin

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