Tao of Our understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast

I want to thank Craig M. for filling in as host. A listener, Devin P, requested this story, which was close to the end of the book, so we moved it up. After an excellent discussion, we concluded that everything we have is a gift to be given away. Only through viewing all as a gift do we have the possibility of depending on our Higher Power rather than our limited abilities. Thank you, Devin P! I h...

Excellent discussion on the Moral of this story: "All the fish needs is to get lost in water. All man needs is to get lost in Tao." How do you get lost in Tao? What does this mean in practical daily life? We hope you enjoy our conversation! Contact us at Wisdom56321@gmail.com Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link; https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast...

Are our actions different when there is a situation we can change versus a situation we cannot change? Or are our actions, in reality, the same? The emphasis is normally on what we can or cannot change – not the acceptance of everything as it is first. Excellent follow-up discussion after last week's conversation of the Metamorphosis story. We discussed the serenity prayer in depth, including the...

In this episode, Zach E. and Buddy C. discuss verses five through seven of the Gospel of Thomas. We use rules to debate and stay trapped in self and be consumed by the lion of ego. We can live above these rules when we let our experience guide us; when we turn the light around and surrender to the Kingdom of God that is already within. Link to the Gospel of Thomas; http://gnosis.org/naghamm/gostho...

Great discussion today! We saw gratitude from looking at what is, leading to acceptance as the theme of this story. Why should I be upset? Contact us at Wisdom56321@gmail.com 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. Zen Home Meditation Training https://www.aszc.org/sittin...

Through pure and selfless action, we can practice not doing (not doing selfish action). Sensei was running late today, so we had time for a good discussion before he arrived. Sensei's thoughts from a zen Buddhist perspective offered a different viewpoint! Contact us at Wisdom56321@gmail.com Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link; https://www.facebook.com/gr...

An example of a life that is lived by the Tao. We discussed our daily routines; how we connect spiritually every day, including our meditation routines. Contact us at Wisdom56321@gmail.com 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. Zen Home Meditation Training https://www.a...

In this episode, Zach E. and Buddy C. discuss the first four verses of the Gospel of Thomas. An excellent discussion of the process of seeking, finding, being troubled, surrender, acceptance, then rest. Great Discussion! Link to the Gospel of Thomas; http://gnosis.org/naghamm/gosthom-meyer.html Contact us at Wisdom56321@gmail.com . Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we us...

An excellent discussion of the paradox of uselessness in all areas of our life. A very in-depth discussion on the role of a sponsor and how to be useless in sponsorship. Contact us at Wisdom56321@gmail.com The Way of Chuang Tzu – Thomas Merton https://terebess.hu/zen/mesterek/MertonChuangTzu.pdf Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link; https://www.facebook.c...

Our discussion included acceptance and the life cycle. Everything in our lives at some phase of birth – life- death, etc. The key is to learn to let go of what is dead so we can embrace what is new (being born)! Contact us at Wisdom56321@gmail.com The Way of Chuang Tzu – Thomas Merton https://terebess.hu/zen/mesterek/MertonChuangTzu.pdf Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation...

An excellent discussion of the second verse of the Tao Te Ching with Sensei Elliston of the Soto Zen Center in Atlanta, Ga. Most of our discussion was about the need for a daily meditation practice and all the benefits – both seen and unseen. Pre-order Sensei Elliston's new book for January release; https://www.amazon.com/Original-Frontier-Serious-Seekers-Guide/dp/0764360884/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&ke...

An excellent discussion of self-forgetting, losing expectations, and non-dualistic thinking! Contact us at Wisdom56321@gmail.com The Way of Chuang Tzu – Thomas Merton https://terebess.hu/zen/mesterek/MertonChuangTzu.pdf 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. Zen Home Me...

In this episode, Zach E. and Buddy C. discuss Chapter 58 of the Tao Te Ching and the Taoist farmer. Is hope really as dangerous as fear?  Do we live in a pendulum? When we take an extreme position, do we unknowingly create its opposite? Great Discussion! Contact us at Wisdom56321@gmail.com . Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting; https://ttc.tasuki.or...

An excellent discussion of what we believe fasting from the heart means – Developing that relationship with our Higher Power that gives us a knowing of unity with others and freedom from ourselves. Contact us at Wisdom56321@gmail.com 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 Podcas...

Zach and I discuss Verse 57 of the Tao Te Ching. An excellent conversation about the strength of vulnerability and how we move from interference to allowance. Contact us at Wisdom56321@gmail.com 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. Zen Home Meditation Training https:/...

An excellent discussion of freedom and purpose – both have to come from within. Others may think they know what is best for you but rarely do. Contact us at Wisdom56321@gmail.com 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. Zen Home Meditation Training https://www.aszc.org/si...

An excellent discussion of the first verse of the Tao Te Ching with Sensei Elliston of the Soto Zen Center in Atlanta, Ga. 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. Zen Home Meditation Training https://www.aszc.org/sitting-with-sensei Meetings during the pandemic; 1 pm EDT...

Discussion of how wu wei, effortless effort, is a process and what it means to live life in more ease each day. We also related this story to Chapter 48 of the Tao Te Ching and how the prince learned from the experience of the butcher – not from any effort on the part of the butcher. Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link; https://www.facebook.com/groups/Ta...

Great to have Zach E. back after the birth of his third child – a little boy! In this episode, Zach E. and Buddy C. have an unscripted conversation about the origins of change. Do we change because of outward circumstances or do we change from within? Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link; https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our un...

All opposites cause the inverse. The way to the middle is through impartiality - being open to another's ideas and considering their opinion. When we honor others in this way, we can see both sides in light of the Tao. 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. Zen Home Med...

An excellent discussion of moving past judgment and opinions so we can learn from others and leave room for our HP to guide us. Lots of useful, practical application! 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. Meetings during the pandemic; 1 pm EDT Mon-Fri - Direct Link: ww...

In this episode, Sensei Elliston shares his experiences with Zen, beginner meditation, and much more! Lots of useful information! For more information about Sensei Elliston, go to www. ASZC.org . Here is the direct link to Sensei's free Zen Home Training; https://www.aszc.org/sitting-with-sensei . Meetings during the pandemic; 1 pm EDT Mon-Fri - Direct Link: www. DailyRecoveryMeeting.com 9 pm EDT...

In this episode, Zach E. and Buddy C. discuss Chapter 56 of the Tao Te Ching. In Chapter 56, Lao Tzu not only gives a description of what enlightenment looks like in our actions and attitudes but also what action to take to get there. 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:56 Meetings dur...

In this episode, we discuss how fear divides and controls our lives. Instead of being in the moment, we allow our fear to keep us in the past or the future – both keep us from experiencing the solution, which is love! Meetings during the pandemic; 1 pm EDT Mon-Fri - Direct Link: www. DailyRecoveryMeeting.com 9 pm EDT Nightly 7 Days a Week - Direct Link; www. ZoomAAMeetings.com (You must log into a...

In this episode, we discuss this beautiful poem attributed to Chuang Tzu. We discuss breathe and wind and analogies related to spirituality and letting go. Meetings during the pandemic; 1 pm EDT Mon-Fri - Direct Link: www. DailyRecoveryMeeting.com 9 pm EDT Nightly 7 Days a Week - Direct Link; www. ZoomAAMeetings.com (You must log into a free zoom.us account for authentication to attend this meetin...