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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

Thanks for checking out our podcast. If you listen and enjoy this podcast, please share with your friends in recovery!

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?

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    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

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

Thanks for checking out our podcast. If you listen and enjoy this podcast, please share with your friends in recovery!

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?

    Tao Te Ching Verse 42 – Making Use of Loss and Gain!

    Tao Te Ching Verse 42 – Making Use of Loss and Gain!

    Ordinary men hate solitude. But the Master makes use of it, embracing his aloneness, realizing he is one with the whole universe.
    — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 42

    30 Tools to Stay Sober Before, During, and After the Holidays!
    We are looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting!
    Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:1
    Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.
    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com
    30 Tools to Stay Sober; https://buddyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/30-Tools-to-Stay-Sober120921.pdf
    Info on the new book, Powerless But Not Helpless, the free daily Tao Recovery Email, Sensei Elliston's new book, a list of podcasts, and many recovery  resources at www.BuddyC.org
    Zen Home Meditation Training https://www.aszc.org/sitting-with-sensei
    Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

    • 43 min
    Tao Te Ching Verse 41 – Are We Believing the Illusion?

    Tao Te Ching Verse 41 – Are We Believing the Illusion?

    The path into the light seems dark
    the path forward seems to go back
    the direct path seems long
    true power seems weak
    — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 41
    AA Paradoxes: https://buddyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AA_Paradoxes.pdf

    30 Tools to Stay Sober!
    We are looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting!
    Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:1
    Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.
    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com
    30 Tools to Stay Sober; https://buddyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/30-Tools-to-Stay-Sober120921.pdf
    Info on the new book, Powerless But Not Helpless, the free daily Tao Recovery Email, Sensei Elliston's new book, a list of podcasts, and many recovery  resources at www.BuddyC.org
    Zen Home Meditation Training https://www.aszc.org/sitting-with-sensei
    Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

    • 48 min
    Tao Te Ching Verse 40 – Yielding our way into returning!

    Tao Te Ching Verse 40 – Yielding our way into returning!

    Return is the movement of the Tao.
    Yielding is the way of the Tao.
     
    All things are born of being.
    Being is born of non-being.
    — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 40

    30 Tools to Stay Sober Before, During, and After the Holidays!
    We are looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting!
    Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:1
    Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.
    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com
    30 Tools to Stay Sober; https://buddyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/30-Tools-to-Stay-Sober120921.pdf
    Info on the new book, Powerless But Not Helpless, the free daily Tao Recovery Email, Sensei Elliston's new book, a list of podcasts, and many recovery  resources at www.BuddyC.org
    Zen Home Meditation Training https://www.aszc.org/sitting-with-sensei
    Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

    • 35 min
    Tao Te Ching Verse 39 – Can I allow myself to be shaped?

    Tao Te Ching Verse 39 – Can I allow myself to be shaped?

    The master views the parts with compassion, because he understands the whole. His constant practice is humility. He doesn’t glitter like a jewel but lets himself be shaped by the Tao, as rugged and common as stone.
    — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 39
    30 Tools to Stay Sober Before, During, and After the Holidays!
    We are looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting!
    Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:1
    Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.
    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com
    30 Tools to Stay Sober; https://buddyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/30-Tools-to-Stay-Sober120921.pdf
    Info on the new book, Powerless But Not Helpless, the free daily Tao Recovery Email, Sensei Elliston's new book, a list of podcasts, and many recovery  resources at www.BuddyC.org
    Zen Home Meditation Training https://www.aszc.org/sitting-with-sensei
    Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

    • 32 min
    Tao Alcohol Recovery Podcast – Laurie M’s Story?

    Tao Alcohol Recovery Podcast – Laurie M’s Story?

    Today we are sharing Laurie M’s story. She is a regular on the Tao podcast. I hope you enjoy!
    30 Tools to Stay Sober Before, During, and After the Holidays!
    We are looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting!
    Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:1
    Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.
    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com
    30 Tools to Stay Sober; https://buddyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/30-Tools-to-Stay-Sober120921.pdf
    Info on the new book, Powerless But Not Helpless, the free daily Tao Recovery Email, Sensei Elliston's new book, a list of podcasts, and many recovery  resources at www.BuddyC.org
    Zen Home Meditation Training https://www.aszc.org/sitting-with-sensei
    Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Tao Te Ching Verse 38 – The Flower or the Fruit?

    Tao Te Ching Verse 38 – The Flower or the Fruit?

    The Master concerns himself with the depths and not the surface, with the fruit and not the flower. He has no will of his own. He dwells in reality, and lets all illusions go.
    — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 38
    30 Tools to Stay Sober Before, During, and After the Holidays!
    We are looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting!
    Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:1
    Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.
    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com
    30 Tools to Stay Sober; https://buddyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/30-Tools-to-Stay-Sober120921.pdf
    Info on the new book, Powerless But Not Helpless, the free daily Tao Recovery Email, Sensei Elliston's new book, a list of podcasts, and many recovery  resources at www.BuddyC.org
    Zen Home Meditation Training https://www.aszc.org/sitting-with-sensei
    Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

    • 49 min

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