Tao of Our understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast

As our motivation changes from fear to compassion, our actions start changing from the inside out. In verse 8 of the Tao Te Ching, we find the actions we should begin to see during this process. Great discussion of verse 8 of the Tao Te Ching and how it relates to our recovery! 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...

Verse 7 shows us that we are more of a witness in our life than a defendant. Can I be a witness regardless of the situation, or do I act like the defendant and then volunteer to go to jail instead? 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...

The spirit of emptiness is immortal. It is called the Great Mother because it gives birth to Heaven and Earth. It is like a vapor, barely seen but always present. Use it effortlessly. — J. H. McDonald, Tao Te Ching, Verse 6 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/displa...

Can we hold ALL things with an open hand? Can we wear the world as a loose garment? I hope you enjoy our discussion of the 5th verse of the Tao Te Ching and how it relates to our recovery.   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/sectio...

The program meets our needs as the needs arise. This is the message of the Tao – if we are open to what is we may be able to become what might be. 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...

In this podcast, we discuss how Taoist principles relate to our personal addiction recovery journey. When we came into recovery, how did we grapple with the idea of God? How did our views change? Are they still changing? 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:Y...

In this podcast, we discuss how Taoist principles relate to our personal addiction recovery journey. The Master leads by emptying people's minds and filling their cores, by weakening their ambition and toughening their resolve. He helps people lose everything they know, everything they desire, and creates confusion in those who think that they know. Practice not-doing, and everything will fall int...

Lou has been attending our Tao recovery meeting for years. Lou is the first Al-anon member that we have had the pleasure of interviewing. One takeaway for me was an Al-Anon saying, referencing the person we are there to try to help. 1. I did not cause my loved one's alcoholism 2. I cannot cure my loved one's alcoholism 3. I cannot control my loved one's alcoholism I hope you enjoy Lou's story!   D...

The only constant in change. It's not a matter of if change will happen but rather that change is always happening. Everything is always in motion, and nothing stays the same. This discussion touches on the importance of managing expectations, acceptance, and other factors that play a role in the recovery process. We are looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting! Here is a link to an on...

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 easte...

Gigi is a retired professor and author. Gigi's personal story is captured in her two books,  50 Ways to Worry Less Now: Reject Negative Thinking to Find Peace, Clarity, and Connection   and  Love More Now: Face Life Challenges with an Open Heart I hope you enjoy Gigi's story!   You can find out more about Gigi and her work in recovery at GigiLanger.com or you can email Gigi at glanger2202@gmail.co...

I hope you enjoy Keary's story!   As a result of our poll of meeting options, the overwhelming favorite was Saturdays at 9 am Eastern. This meeting has already started. We will begin with the first verse of the Tao Te Ching. Rather than viewing notes from old meetings, I would like us to share our experience as to what these verses are speaking to us at this point of our recovery. You can email Bu...

"Creativity is a bottomless well. It doesn't run dry, It just needs to be fallow for a time. Pushing it was not the answer. The answer was letting go of it, just releasing it, and letting it happen." Don M.   AAGrapevine.org I hope you enjoy Don's story!   We are taking a break from the weekly group meeting and interviewing some past participants, Facebook group members, and a few authors. If your...

I hope you enjoy Amy's story!   We are taking a break from the weekly group meeting and interviewing some past participants, Facebook group members, and a few authors. If your recovery has been enhanced by Taoist text, don't hesitate to contact us and share your experience! Here are some of the questions we tackle; 1. Background; Where from, vocation, family, a picture of your life then and now. 2...

I hope you enjoy Scotty's story!   We are taking a break from the weekly group meeting and interviewing some past participants, Facebook group members, and a few authors. If your recovery has been enhanced by Taoist text, don't hesitate to contact us and share your experience! Here are some of the questions we tackle; 1. Background; Where from, vocation, family, a picture of your life then and now...

I hope you enjoy Mark's story!   We are taking a break from the weekly group meeting and interviewing some past participants, Facebook group members, and a few authors. If your recovery has been enhanced by Taoist text, don't hesitate to contact us and share your experience! Here are some of the questions we tackle; 1. Background; Where from, vocation, family, a picture of your life then and now....

Izzy approaches the Higher Power from a slightly different perspective from a strong Orthodox Jewish heritage. I hope you enjoy Izzy's story!   We are taking a break from the weekly group meeting and interviewing some past participants, Facebook group members, and a few authors. If your recovery has been enhanced by Taoist text, don't hesitate to contact us and share your experience! Here are some...

Kate's story is of a brilliant biology major learning how to let go in recovery, and the role studying the Tao has played in the process. I hope you enjoy Kate's story!   We are taking a break from the weekly group meeting and interviewing some past participants, Facebook group members, and a few authors. If your recovery has been enhanced by Taoist text, don't hesitate to contact us and share you...

Paul's story is unique to most in our group. Paul has gotten sober without practicing A.A., without a sponsor, or attending face to face meetings. As of this recording, Paul has been sober over 13 years. I hope you enjoy Paul's story!   Sober Recovery Link; https://www.soberrecovery.com We are taking a break from the weekly group meeting and interviewing some past participants, Facebook group memb...

Despite Craig's best efforts, he has been able to get sober and stay sober for several years using the tools of recovery. Craig discusses in detail how the discussion of the Tao has helped his misunderstanding of a Higher Power. We are taking a break from the weekly group meeting and interviewing some past participants and Facebook group members. If your recovery has been enhanced by Taoist text,...

Rob tells his story and how studying the Tao Te Ching helped him realize that Love must come first if he wants any degree of peace and joy. We are taking a break from the weekly group meeting and interviewing some past participants and Facebook group members. If your recovery has been enhanced by Taoist text, don't hesitate to contact us and share your experience! Here are some of the questions we...

Todd discusses his Christian heritage as the foundation of his evolving belief in the Higher Power. We are experimenting with a new format for this podcast. We are taking a break from the weekly group meeting and interviewing some   past participants and Facebook group members.   If your recovery has been enhanced by Taoist text, don't hesitate to contact us and share your experience! Here are som...

We are experimenting with a new format for this podcast. We are taking a break from the weekly group meeting and interviewing some participants. Unlike future interviews, the host, Buddy C. was also interviewed and shared some of his story. If your recovery has been enhanced by Taoist text, don't hesitate to contact us and share your experience! Here are some of the questions we tackle; 1. Backgro...

We were initially going to discuss verse 28 of the Tao Te Ching. Sensei Elliston started answering meditation related questions, so we decided to wait until next month for the verse 28 discussion. Atlanta Soto Zen Center; https://www.aszc.org/ Zen Home Meditation Training https://www.aszc.org/sitting-with-sensei Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom AA Meeting www. ZoomAAMeetings.com Tuesday 9 pm eastern and...

"He who gives himself to this path is like a block of wood that gives itself to the chisel — Cut by cut it is honed to perfection. Only a student who gives himself can receive the masters's gift." TTC Verse 27, Jonathan Star Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom AA Meeting www. ZoomAAMeetings.com Tuesday 9 pm eastern and Thursday 4 pm eastern Tao AA Meetings  www. TaoAAMeeting.com For both meetings you must l...