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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
    • 4.8 • 39 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 57 – Personal Application of Verse 57!

    Tao Te Ching Verse 57 – Personal Application of Verse 57!

    I let go of the law, and the people became honest.
    — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 57
    30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round!
    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!

    • 46 min
    Tao Te Ching Verse 56 – Can I Stop talking, meditate in silence, and release my worries?

    Tao Te Ching Verse 56 – Can I Stop talking, meditate in silence, and release my worries?

    It (the Tao) gives itself up continually. That is why it endures.
    — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 56
    30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round!
    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 Te Ching Verse 55 – We Are Already Complete!

    Tao Te Ching Verse 55 – We Are Already Complete!

    It (a newborn child) can scream its head off all day, yet it never becomes hoarse, so complete is its harmony.
    — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 55
    30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round!
    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!

    • 39 min
    Tao Te Ching Verse 54 – How Do We “Let” the Tao!

    Tao Te Ching Verse 54 – How Do We “Let” the Tao!

    Let the Tao be present in your life and you will become genuine.
    — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 54
    30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round!
    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!
     

    • 40 min
    Tao Te Ching Verse 53 – The Way is easy!

    Tao Te Ching Verse 53 – The Way is easy!

    The great Way is easy, yet people prefer the side paths.
     — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 53
    30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round!
    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!
     

    • 44 min
    Tao Te Ching Verse 52 – Meditation

    Tao Te Ching Verse 52 – Meditation

    Only the inner light illuminates eternity
    Only that light can guide us back home
    — Jonathan Star, Tao Te Ching, The Definitive Edition, Verse 52
    30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round!
    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!

    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
39 Ratings

39 Ratings

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Great podcast

I love how these folks combine the tao with recovery and demonstrate how it easily applies

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Church only better!

Such a blessing to find this pod. It’s like church without the hypocrisy and dogma.

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Great Podcast!

This is a great podcast with many diverse viewpoints and is perfect for anyone exploring something higher than themselves.

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