Tao of Our understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast

We hope you enjoy a discussion of our favorite Tao quotes. Most were written by Lao Tzu in the Tao Te Ching. Our group hopes everyone has a great day of Thanksgiving this year; whether it is a holiday in your part of the world of not! Happy Thanksgiving! 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/sec...

In the 20th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu discusses how we may not realize how often you endeavor to accomplish all sorts of things with the idea that once you do, you'll finally have the time to do what you really want. This is one of the ways that many of us unconsciously prevent (or perpetually postpone) a life free of striving. Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching tha...

In the 19th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu continues to illustrate that "all that glitters is not gold." We have been fooled into thinking we will find fulfillment in morality, education, and success. Where we really find fulfillment is by opening up to our Higher Power (the Tao) and unselfishly doing the next right thing which starts coming naturally. Here is a link to an online version of...

In the 18th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu explains that you can live from your heart, viewing virtue as an individual responsibility that you adhere to without a statue or edict telling you. We discussed Chapter 18 of the Tao Te Ching. Lots of good content about the slippery slope of self and the substitutes we create when we do not turn our will and life over to God's care. Here is a link...

Lao Tzu shows in the 17th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching an example we can apply to the progression of alcoholism and our return through hate, fear, love, and acceptance, submitting the moment we are in and doing the next right thing. Text also gives a great guideline on how to lead in any situation, including day to day responsibilities like parenting. Here is a link to an online version of the Tao...

This is Part 2 of our discussion of Chapter 16 of the Tao Te Ching. Lao Tzu explained how all of life is in a no-life, life, no-life cycle; every relationship, job, even every care has this element. If we do not let go of something that is dying we cannot embrace what is being birthed. In the SRC we have a number of live online recovery meetings every week on a number of different topics led by a...

In Chapter 16 of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu shows the importance of becoming a passer by – not holding on. Until you let go of the old you cannot embrace the new. 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:16 Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular AA resources...

Lao Tzu discusses in the 15th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching how the completeness we are seeking comes from being able to be used, which is only possible when we are not full of ourselves. 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:15 Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the m...

In the 15th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu discusses how when we pause and allow everything to settle down that many times the right answers appear with no effort on our part. 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:15 Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most...

In the 14th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu discusses how through gratitude we can learn to be rather than do. We are called human beings rather than human doings for a reason! 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:14 Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most...

In the 13th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu discusses impersonalizing relationships - our greatest enemy is the shadow we cast. 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:13 Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular AA resources, accompanied by a secret Fac...

Lao Tzu discusses in the 12th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching; Living with inner conviction – How well we let go and live by that natural state of the Tao, not how much we know! 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:12 Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular...

Part 2 of our discussion of the 11th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu discusses the value of being empty – allowing rather than trying. We talked in-depth about the qualities of a cup and how this simple analogy relates to our lives in recovery. 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:...

In Part 1 of this discussion of the 11th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu illustrated how to allow rather than try and much more! 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:11 Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular AA resources, accompanied by a secret Fa...

In Chapter 10 of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu discussed having without possessing and acting without expectations. 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:10 Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular AA resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discu...

We hope your 2020 is filled with emptiness! In the 9th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu shows us we are the prisoner of those we are trying to please. People pleasing causes us to lose our ability to moderate in all areas of life, including our addictions.  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:1972,1988,1996,2...

In the 8th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu shows us that even 2500 years ago, "Doing the next right thing" was the solution! An example used over and over in Taoist text like the 8th Chapter is comparing our response to life to that of waters' response to nature and circumstances. Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting; https://ttc.tasuki.org/disp...

In the 7th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu shows us that living in selfless action is the key to fulfillment. This practice of walking in love and not worrying about what we cannot control brings satisfaction in ways we never imagined. When we are living this way, it may appear we are behind but find ourselves ahead without our push, force, or control! Also discussed Kate's dilemma of feeling...

In the 6th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu shows us our part in life is so much different than we may think. We learn that our job is to "listen for the echo." Can we allow the noise to be removed from our lives? Can we let go of our agenda long enough to hear our real, peace-giving agenda? Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting; https://ttc.tasuk...

In the 5th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu shows us that the Tao treats all the same. In recovery, I interpret that as meaning, if I can get sober, you can too! 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:5 If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with your friends in recovery! Would you...

In the 4th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu shows us that life is never a "You show me twice, and I will take it from there" proposition. The Tao thrives in our emptiness – our being ok with not knowing and not having all of the answers! 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:4 If you...

In the 3rd Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu describes a life of peace and joy begins with inner emptiness, not external fullness. It is perfectly ok to have things – not ok for things to have you or you determine your value by others' opinions and achievements. It is selfless action that causes everything to fall into place. Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use i...

In the 2nd Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu shows us that life can appear effortless (without angst - not without work) when we learn to do the job that is in front of us to do and not get so invested in outcomes we have created and perceived to be ours to claim. 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,...

In the 1st Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu shows us the way of the Tao is a way of "not knowing." Most of us are taught growing up that the first thing we do is label – good or bad, etc. We were taught to identify and structure every situation, person, place, or thought so we could apply the highest level of perceived control. The way of the Tao is the opposite. Letting ourselves not know, no...