Tao of Our understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast
In this podcast, we discuss mystical works of literature, primarily Taoist text, and how they relate to alcohol recovery. Taoist Philosophy can be an excellent tool for embracing the idea of a “Higher Power.” Nature offers all of the examples necessary for a concept of a source of all life, much different but yet very similar in many ways to more traditional religious thinking.
Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching; https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:1
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Do you want to stop drinking? Does alcoholism or addiction run in your family? Are you considering how to get sober? Are you seriously thinking about sobriety for the first time being alcohol is controlling your life as never before? Has the idea of a "Higher Power" kept you out of Alcoholics Anonymous or other 12 Step recovery programs?
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 352
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Chapter 44 Tao Te Ching – Part 2 – You Lack Nothing!
In this second part of our discussion of the 44th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu reminds us we lack nothing whether we realize it or not. Great discussion of how to make this a reality in every…
Chapter 44 Tao Te Ching – Part 1 – Arrive by Stopping!
In the 44th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu reminds us of how contentment is gained by accepting life as it is instead of finding our value in what we achieve or what we do not achieve. We also …
Chapter 43 Tao Te Ching – Acting out of Surrender rather than Stress and Control!
In the 43rd Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu reminds us of Wu Wei, or unattached action. This is action that holds all we desire but few learn the practice.
Here is a link to an online version of…
Chapter 42 Tao Te Ching – It is Great to be a Loser!
In the 42nd Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu reminds us of one of the foundational teachings of the Tao; violence in any form begets violence – in relationships, business, life, etc. By the same …
Chapter 41 Tao Te Ching – We are one thought removed from Peace and Joy!
In the 41st Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu reminds us of the paradoxical nature of truth. When we smirk at an answer, that is not self-serving, that answer probably needs to be reconsidered. A …
Chapter 40 Tao Te Ching – The Weaker We Get The Stronger We Become!
In the 40th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu shows us in very few words that yielding is always the way of the Tao; The Tao advances by not pressing forward. Good conversation about what yielding…
Chapter 39 Tao Te Ching – Real Humility!
In the 39th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu shows us how we are all connected. Being we are all connected and part of a greater whole; when I hurt you, I hurt me. When I help you, I help me. Whe…
Chapter 38 Tao Te Ching Part 2 – Being Good instead of Doing Good!
This is part 2 of our discussion of the 38th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching. Lao Tzu gives us 3 ways to live in the Tao instead of our poor substitutes; 1. Acting unselfishly, 2. Give without conditions…
Chapter 38 Tao Te Ching Part 1– Be Good instead of Do Good!
This is part 1 of our discussion of the 38th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching. Lao Tzu gives us the levels of false spirituality again and how we are to “be good” instead of the false “do good” substitute…
Chapter 37 Tao Te Ching Part 2– Practical Application!
This is part 2 of our discussion of the 37th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching. Lao Tzu gives insight on our part in life which many times is different than we interpret. We discussed with Kate E. how to a…
Chapter 37 Tao Te Ching Part 1– work not WORK!
This is part 1 of our discussion of the 37th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching. Lao Tzu gives insight on our part in life and how we mistake work for work. We discuss how we tapped into something greater i…
Chapter 36 Tao Te Ching – It is difficult to appreciate the gift in our struggles!
In the 36th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu gives us an insight into our difficulties in life – To take something, you must first give it up ENTIRELY. How do we give up difficulties and see the…
Chapter 35 Tao Te Ching – Living a Life of Attraction!
In the 35th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu gives us a paradox of spirituality – what we think will make us happy never does. When we focus on the persons, places, and things of this world to m…
Chapter 34 Tao Te Ching – Acting our way into Powerlessness!
In the 34th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu shows us that by not possessing, making no claim, not dominating, not lording over others, not controlling, we can accomplish the work necessary to li…
Chapter 33 Tao Te Ching – Understanding Yourself Instead of Blaming Others!
Learning not to give others permission to upset us is one of the great gifts from Lao Tzu in the 33rd Chapter of the Tao Te Ching!
Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use …
Chapter 32 Tao Te Ching – Guidance and the Tao!
How do we know the right thing to do? The 32nd Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu uses a great example from nature that can show us!
Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we …
Chapter 31 Tao Te Ching – Stopping the Fight – Starting with me!
One interpretation of Lao Tzu's 31st Chapter of the Tao Te Ching could be avoiding the fight – starting with the fight within us then outwardly toward those we love, then to those we interact and wor…
Chapter 30 Tao Te Ching – Force ALWAYS causes Resistance!
According to Lao Tzu in the 30th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, force always causes resistance – PERIOD. NO EXCEPTIONS! When I resist a thought it grows. When I resist being angry that resistance gives…
Chapter 29 Tao Te Ching – Surrender to the natural flow of life!
According to Lao Tzu in the 29th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, our life is perfect just as it is. We hinder the natural flow of life with our control. We discuss the process of surrender, similar to h…
Chapter 28 Tao Te Ching – Being the Valley; Learning to be the source for those in our lives rather a drain on everyone around us!
In the 28th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu tells us that by loving others and surrender, we can become the source of life needed in our relationships and our recovery.
Here is a link to an onli…