Tao of Our understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast

Tao of Our understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast

Author: Buddy C. Language: English Episodes: 50
Hosted by Buddy C., Tao of Our Understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast explores an unconventional yet deeply resonant path toward healing. Instead of framing recovery through a strictly clinical or dogmatic lens, this podcast turns to ancient wisdom, finding profound parallels between Taoist philosophy and the journey to sobriety. Each episode delves into mystical texts, primarily the Tao Te Ching, examining passages not as abstract philosophy but as practical guidance for navigating the challenges of alcohol recovery. The central idea is that nature itself, with its cycles of flow and stillness, offers a powerful, non-judgmental framework for understanding a "Higher Power" and our place within it. Listeners will hear thoughtful discussions that connect concepts like wu wei (effortless action), balance, and natural harmony to the daily realities of letting go of addiction. This approach provides a spiritual perspective that feels both expansive and grounded, distinct from yet complementary to more traditional religious thought. By engaging with these timeless principles, the podcast creates a space for reflection and new understanding, making ancient texts a living companion for anyone seeking a sober life. It’s a unique blend of spirituality, literature, and personal recovery, all woven together in a calm, conversational format.
Episodes
The Chuang Tzu – Monkey Mountain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:21
"This animal advertised his cleverness. He trusted in his own skill. He thought no one could touch him. Remember that! Do not rely on distinction and talent when you deal with men!" — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu…
The Chuang Tzu – Active Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:08
"They are pressed down and crushed by external forces, fashion, the market, events, public opinion. Never in a whole lifetime do they recover their right mind! The active life! What a pity!" — Thomas Merton, The Way of C…
The Chuang Tzu – Advising The Prince [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:15
"Abandon your plan to be a 'loving and equitable ruler.' Try to respond to the demands of inner truth. Stop vexing yourself and your people with these obsessions! Your people will breathe easily at last. They will live,…
The Chuang Tzu – Apologies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:29
"Perfect love is without demonstration." — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, page 138 GUS – 12StepRecovery.ai 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use…
The Chuang Tzu – The Inner Law [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:24
"When he tries to extend his power over objects, those objects gain control of him." — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, page 136 GUS – 12StepRecovery.ai 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an on…
The Chuang Tzu – The Tower of the Spirit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:03
"…actions go astray when they become deliberate, reflexive, and intentional." — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, page 134 GUS – 12StepRecovery.ai 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online ve…
The Chuang Tzu – Keng's Disciple [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:08
"Can you rest where there is rest? Do you know when to stop?" — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 132 GUS – 12StepRecovery.ai 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao…
The Chuang Tzu – Keng Sang Chu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:15
"The man who has some respect for his person keeps his carcass out of sight, hides himself as perfect as he can."— Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 126 GUS – 12StepRecovery.ai 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Ro…
The Chuang Tzu – Starlight and Non-Being? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:25
"If now, on top of all this, Non-Being IS, who can comprehend it?" — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 125 GUS – 12StepRecovery.ai 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of th…
The Chuang Tzu – Where is Tao? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:10
"What shall we there say—that Tao is simplicity, stillness, indifference, purity, harmony, and ease? All these names leave me indifferent for their distinctions have disappeared." — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu,…