MartinJon
Tao of the Day
The Tao te Ching is an ancient text written originally by Lao-tzu that has brought me a lot of calm in my life and my recovery. As a Top Mentor on the Wisdom app I have taken to offering the Tao of the Day to listeners as well as myself Monday thru Friday mostly in the mornings Central Time. Join me on NoomVibe if you would like to get your Tao of the Day. Simply join me at 6am Central time. If you value this podcast, support me at BuyMeACoffee.com/martinjon to help keep it going. Thank you! Support my efforts here: https://buymeacoffee.com/martinjon
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Episodes
Tao of the Day S5_003 05.01.2025 2:17:51
WOW! What a great Sunday Tao. It started with Curt who didn't want to pick a number but then Laura came up and we read #78, WanderingFool then had a lot to share around #52. Spring Blossom and Cool Beans went over #66 and #72 repectivly. Teh I got a surprise by having Stephanie Ann pop on for #11. #11 "Emptiness is Valuable" Spokes, tire, rim, and hub all make a wheel, Yet it is the space where th...
Tao of The Day S5_002 04.01.2025 1:28:25
Today was filled with insights and I can only imagine that was becasue of Rauhnacht but Sausan came up and #16 came up through conversation. Christy then chose #24 for her first time on Tao of the Day, Wandering Fool chose #22 and melisa came up for #42. #16 "Stillness and Integration" Being empty of mind is of the utmost importance And it is to be guarded with fervor. We have all seen states of a...
Tao of the Day S5_001 03.01.2025 1:15:07
I love what I do! Julie kicked us off today with #2 becasue she was looking at 2 ducks, the Spring Blossom came up and picked #31 which we talked at length about. Finally as I was loggin off Jay K sent a message wanting to hear #7. #2 "Identifying the Manifestation" Opposites exist amongst the particular. Identifying the beautiful creates the ugly. Identifying good creates evil. Identifying the pa...
Tao of the Day S4_094 31.12.2024 1:06:34
Today is New Year's Eve and what a great day to share reflections which I got the opportunity to do with Jay K and Susan through #58, and then with Laura through #55. #55 "Inner Strength and Harmony" One who has inner strength is like a baby boy, Unspoiled, flexible, and empty with no judgment. Bees, wild beasts, birds of prey cannot harm him. With no knowledge of the world His penis can stand ere...
Tao of the Day S4_093 24.12.2024 1:17:45
Today we have a great start to the Christmas holiday as I picked#63 and Melissa joined me for a bit of that. Cool Beans then popped up for #70 and Julie joined for #22. #22 "Looking Away from What You Want" To become complete Know that you're partial. To become straight Know that you're crooked. To become full Know that you're empty. To be new Know that you're worn out. He who wants it all Must kn...
Tao of the Day 4_092 17.12.2024 1:11:56
Today was quite the journey, starting with Philip and #20, and then Cool Beans followed him up with #31. Max then gave us an update on his situation, and we discussed #18, after which Melissa joined with #16. #16 "Stillness and Integration" Being empty of mind is of the utmost importance And it is to be guarded with fervor. We have all seen states of action arise, And always beyond it returns stil...
Tao of the Day S4_091 16.12.2024 54:10
Today we talked to J Kay about her experience going into the ocean in December and randomly chose #35 for that and Julie joined with #49. #35 "The Senses Distract" Those who know Tao cannot be harmed. They removed resistance and peace remains, Even amid great pain and danger. Exciting the senses will distract people, While they see Tao as a silly waste of time. If you look for it you will see noth...
Tao of the Day S4_090 15.12.2024 1:34:34
With a great group of guests today I enjoyed my time with Max and Laura, talking reality and #46. Kristina joined me, on purpose this time, for #8. then Julie popped up to discuss #41. #8 "Be Like Water" Water is humble, Always traveling to the lowest place, Nourishing, without taxing Everything along the way. In so doing, it is like Tao. The Master aims to resemble water: In thinking, she is simp...
Tao of the Day S4_089 15.12.2024 1:10:49
What a great episode talking about hakra and our colective love for life in general. Melissa joined me for #68, then Marianne for #71. Then Suan came up to share #3 with me and Cici of #79. #3 "Inspiring Strong People" Praising the status one can achieve Will chastise those who don't achieve it. Praising a possession that can be owned Will condemn those who don't own it. When nothing arouses compe...
Tao of the Day S4_088 09.12.2024 1:10:21
Today I spoke on #70 until I was joined by Mary and her choice #64, Julie with #65 and Max with #55. #55 "Inner Strength and Harmony" One who has inner strength is like a baby boy, Unspoiled, flexible, and empty with no judgment. Bees, wild beasts, birds of prey cannot harm him. With no knowledge of the world His penis can stand erect, He has no shame or questions of why. Caught in manifestation,...
Tao of the Day S4_087 05.12.2024 51:32
Today I had a great session which started with Laura who was out getting decorations for her gym and she chose #47, Mark came up and wanted to chose 2 number because he was proud of his random number generator so he selected #36 and #48. Melissa and Susan followed him with #81 and #9 respectively. #9 "The Danger of Extremes" Having to prove yourself Will allow challenges to best you. Focus your at...
Tao of the Day S4_086 04.12.2024 1:03:53
Things are ramping up here on NoomVibe! Julie joined me and shared her story and connected to #48 after which Max joined and shared his recent experiences through #32 #32 "It is Not What You Can See" So subtle is Tao it has never been seen And yet nothing that can be seen is without it. When beings can remain centered in Tao All that they perceive is in harmony. As that harmony inspires actions, T...
Tao of the Day S4_085 03.12.2024 59:08
Today I was joined by Midge for the first time and he chose #13. Milissa joined me for #65 and then Hernan for #72. #13 "Finding Equality at the Extremes" To succeed and to fail are equally undesirable. Creation and destruction are equally present within us. What do I mean by "To succeed and to fail are equally undesirable?" The more success you have the more you protect it by hiding failure. The...
Tao of the Day S4_084 02.12.2024 56:14
Today Max joined me to talk about extremes and #13. Jay Kay called in from Ireland for #39 and Susan explored being a mother and #6. I chose and briefly covered #79 as well. #6 "The Great Feminine" Everything is born from the feminine, Even Heaven and Earth. The Feminine that births is a Mother, She nourishes and supports without possessing. Despite your awareness of it You are using it right now....
Tao of the Day S4_083 24.11.2024 54:09
Today, I had three of my recent regulars pop up. Max kicked us off with #68, then Susan chatted with me about letting go, and we chose #75. After that, Melissa came up and chose #56. #56 "Learn to be Silent" Those who know, aren't drawn to speak Those who don't know, are compelled to. Can you close your senses and your mouth? Can you be guided by the empty void? From there, meditate in silence, Bl...
Tao of the Day S4_082 22.11.2024 1:05:35
Today was another great day. I brought up Derek for #26, and then Susan came up to talk about her experience from yesterday and unwrap #51. Then Melissa came up to share in #51, and Jay Kay added #14. #14 "Hidden in Plain Sight" Look and there is nothing to see. Listen and there is nothing to hear. Reach and there is nothing to grasp. These three nothings, come together, They combine and are one....
Tao of the Day S4_081 21.11.2024 48:22
Today started a bit early and Susan was struggling a bit with her schedule as the holidays approached. we picked a random number #76 to help inspire her to be flexible. Cici came up and chose #28 after which Melissa came up and got emotional about how much her file has been changing with her pick #10. #10"Authentic Action" Can you control your mind, so it doesn't wonder? Can you control your body,...
Tao of the Day S4_080 20.11.2024 1:05:53
Today I got to talking about one of my farvotie subjects "Projection," how, what we fear in the world is aligned with our frame of refrence for that world. I spoke with Julie about this through her pick #21. Then Jay Kay Joined me and we spoke about her habbit of talking more than she would like, and she picked the apropos #23. #21 "Tao is not Temporary" The Master is at peace knowing she is of ma...
Tao of the Day S4_079 17.11.2024 1:14:48
Today was a flash back to all the old Wisdom folks. I picked #50, and Loyce #43, Julie #7, and then MoJoe#11 all came up for great discussions. #11 "Emptiness is Valuable" Spokes, tire, rim, and hub all make a wheel, Yet it is the space where the axel goes that makes it worthwhile. Clay is formed into a vessel, A vessel"s function is to hold things, Thus its form includes emptiness. A house can be...
Tao of the Day S4_078 14.11.2024 51:57
Today I got to catch up with Susan who chose #60, Max then came up and chose #32, after which Melissa came up to say hello and chose #11. #11 "Emptiness is Valuable" Spokes, tire, rim, and hub all make a wheel, Yet it is the space where the axel goes that makes it worthwhile. Clay is formed into a vessel, A vessel"s function is to hold things, Thus its form includes emptiness. A house can be built...
Tao of the Day S4_077 13.11.2024 1:16:03
Full of guests, today stared with #2 by surprise guest Global Traveling Shoes then Max came up and selected #38. Blossom, Mary, and Susan rounded things off with #8 #32 and #18 respectivly. #2 "Identifying the Manifestation" Opposites exist amongst the particular. Identifying the beautiful creates the ugly. Identifying good creates evil. Identifying the particular separates all manifestations: Rea...
Tao of the Day S4_076 07.11.2024 57:15
Today I picked #22 and Julie joined me before I talked to Terry who chose his age, #64. #22 "Looking Away from What You Want" To become complete Know that you're partial. To become straight Know that you're crooked. To become full Know that you're empty. To be new Know that you're worn out. He who wants it all Must know what all includes. Thus, the Master stays centered in Tao And becomes an examp...
Tao of the Day S4_075 05.11.2024 1:05:10
Today I had a great session with Cici and #50, my loose addressing #51, and Julie joined me for #73 and Mark came up for a little chat. Shally wrapped things up talking about #12 and her tattoo. #12 "The Senses" Colors blind the eyes of men. Sounds deafen the ears of men. Flavors dull the tongues of men. Thoughts will lead a mind to turmoil. Desires and greed will lead a life to turmoil. Therefore...
Tao of the Day S4_074 01.11.2024 1:29:02
Today I chose #69 from the Rndom number generator and Chelsea joined my in a discussion about that. Renvy came up and we talkd about her recent expereinces choosing #21 and she was followed up by #8 and Spring Blossom. #8 "Be Like Water Water is humble, Always traveling to the lowest place, Nourishing, without taxing Everything along the way. In so doing, it is like Tao. The Master aims to resembl...
Tao of the Day S4_073 30.10.2024 1:35:25
Today, I started reading #3, and Chelsea joined in for that. Then, I had Delsean come up for the first time for #37, which was a great conversation. Melissa popped on for a brief moment before another new face, Mayvel, came up and shared in #24. #3 "Inspiring Strong People" Praising the status one can achieve Will chastise those who don't achieve it. Praising a possession that can be owned Will co...
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