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Tao of Our understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast

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Tao of Our understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast

Buddy C.

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In this podcast, we discuss mystical works of literature, primarily Taoist text, and how they relate to alcohol recovery. Taoist Philosophy can be an excellent tool for embracing the idea of a “Higher Power.” Nature offers all of the examples necessary for a concept of a source of all life, much different but yet very similar in many ways to more traditional religious thinking. Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching; https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/se ...
 
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The Sober Therapist SoberSoul Recovery Podcast

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The Sober Therapist SoberSoul Recovery Podcast

Lynn Matti

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Modern Mental Wellness focusing on Sobriety and Recovery from many issue with Author and Therapeutic Coach Lynn Matti, a clinical trained mental health therapist. Helpful discussions and tips for healing from stress, addiction, co-dependency, overwork, relationship problems, perfectionism and much more. Lynn freely offers her professional and personal wisdom, evidenced-based therapy along with new and time tested tools, guidance, and inspiration for seekers of holistic mental wellness. Her m ...
 
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Second Chances

Comedians Greg Baldwin & Jimmy Shin

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It's about life: addiction, recovery, and second chances. Each week comedians Greg Baldwin and Jimmy Shin talk to celebrities and normal folk about their second chance in life. Heroic, inspiring, often comedic true-life stories from the people who are living them.
 
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Interview with Todd W. – The God of our misunderstanding 56:51

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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 cont…
 
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Interview with Dennis B. and Buddy C. – How has studying the Tao helped your recovery? 1:23:54

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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! He…
 
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Beginner Meditation with Sensei Elliston! 45:46

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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…
 
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 27 – Giving and Receiving are One! 36:11

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“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 ww…
 
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 26 with Sensei Elliston – Living Undisturbed! 47:35

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A good discussion of verse 26 of the Tao Te Ching from a Zen perspective with Sensei Elliston. “The inner is the foundation of the outer. The still is master of the restless. The Sage travels all day yet never leaves his inner treasure. Though the views are captivating and beg attention, he remains calm and uninvolved. Tell me, does the lord of a g…
 
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 25 with Sensei Elliston – A Description of the Tao! 47:45

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A good discussion of verse 25 of the Tao Te Ching from a Zen perspective with Sensei Elliston. “It is serene. Empty. Solitary. Unchanging. Infinite. Eternally present. It is the mother of the universe. For lack of a better name, I call it the Tao.” TTC Verse 25, Stephen Mitchell Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom AA Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com Tuesday 9 …
 
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Mixing It up a Little! 2:03

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You can access all meetings at www.TaoAAMeeting.com. This is a new link for all meetings. Other than the first Thursday of the month, we are forgoing recording for the moment. We also have a new unrecorded Tao AA Meeting every Tuesday at 9pm Eastern at the same link. Don't forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time…
 
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Tao Te Ching Verse 36 and Wen-Tzu Verse 9 – An Ancient Version of the Saint Francis Prayer 35:29

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If you want to possess something, you must first give it away. — Tao Te Ching, J. H. McDonald, Verse 36 Don't forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the year. You can find a much longer list of resources at https://buddyc.org/recovery-resources/ 30 Tools to Stay Sober; https://buddyc.org/wp-content/uploa…
 
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 24 with Sensei Elliston – A Description of Attraction Not Promotion! 49:26

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A good discussion of verse 24 of the Tao Te Ching from a Zen perspective with Sensei Elliston. “He who tries to shine dims his own light.” TTC Verse 24, Stephen Mitchell Don’t forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the year. You can find a much longer list of resources at https://buddyc.org/recovery-reso…
 
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Byron Katie – The Work Part 4 of 4 54:10

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Today we finished our discussion of The Work by Byron Katie. We discussed her questions and answers on page 35 of the handout (link below to download) and her Katieisms. These quotes from her teachings demonstrate how "The Work" functions in everyday life. Link to Download Byron Katie's Workbook; https://thework.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Engli…
 
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Byron Katie – The Work Part 3 of 4 51:53

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Today we continued our discussion of the work of Byron Katie. We used examples to better understand how to turn our frustration around and see our part. Lots of tools to use in working steps 4 – 9. Next week we will finish with Katie's Q and A starting on page 35 of the PDF below. Link to Download Byron Katie's Workbook; https://thework.com/wp-cont…
 
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Byron Katie – The Work Part 2 59:40

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Today we continued our discussion of the work of Byron Katie. A good discussion of how compromise in one area of life affects all of life. Link to Download Byron Katie’s Workbook; https://thework.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/English_LB.pdf Don't forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the year. You can …
 
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Byron Katie – The Work Part 1 54:40

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Today we started discussing the work of Byron Katie. Lots of acceptance and laying the groundwork for next week when we get into more of the meat of her message. We also discussed how our thoughts are not us and that we should take our thoughts personally. Another view of the acceptance of what is. Link to Download Byron Katie’s Workbook; https://t…
 
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 23 with Sensei Elliston! 45:53

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A good discussion of verse 23 of the Tao Te Ching from a Zen perspective with Sensei Elliston. “Open yourself to the Tao, then trust your natural responses; and everything will fall into place.” TTC Verse 23, Stephen Mitchell Don’t forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the year. You can find a much long…
 
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Wen-Tzu – Verse 8 – How Do We Respond Like an Echo? 51:49

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…to perceive things without being blinded and to respond echolike without minding — Thomas Cleary, Wen-Tzu, Verse 8 Don't forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the year. You can find a much longer list of resources at https://buddyc.org/recovery-resources/ 30 Tools to Stay Sober Before, During, and Afte…
 
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Wen-Tzu – Verse 7 – How Desires Affect Your Essential Nature 56:08

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When people lose their essential nature by following desires, their actions are never correct. To govern a nation in that way results in chaos; to govern oneself in that way results in defilement. Therefore those who do not hear the Way have no means of returning to their essential nature. Those who do not understand things cannot be clear and calm…
 
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 22 with Sensei Elliston 54:23

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A good discussion of verse 22 of the Tao Te Ching from a Zen perspective with Sensei Elliston. “If you want to be given everything, give everything up”. TTC Verse 22 Don’t forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the year. You can find a much longer list of resources at https://buddyc.org/recovery-resource…
 
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Wen-Tzu – Verse 6 – Taoist Guidance 58:58

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Sages do not replace the celestial with the human. Outwardly they evolve along with things, yet inwardly they do not lose their true state. So those who realize the Way return to clear tranquility. Those who find out about things end up without contrivance. They nurture the intelligence by calmness, unify the spirit by abstraction, and take to the …
 
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Wen-Tzu – Verse 5 – Real Knowing 44:04

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Do we make progress spiritually by reading more books and learning more? Is our intellectual knowledge helpful? What does verse 5 mean when it says, "let your body be like a withered tree and your mind like dead ashes"? We discuss these questions and more in this week’s podcast. Don't forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay so…
 
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Wen-Tzu – Verse 4 – Real People Are Those Following the Way (Tao) 43:05

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Today we discussed the fourth verse of the Wen-Tzu. We also discussed verses 13 and 80 of the Tao Te Ching, among others. A lot of discussion about looking within and learning to observe through stillness. As with all truth, the path always returns to oneself. Don't forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during…
 
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 21 with Sensei Elliston – Enlightenment 56:39

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A good discussion of verse 21 of the Tao Te Ching from a Zen perspective with Sensei Elliston. We discussed, among other things, enlightenment, being in the moment, and the role meditation can play in the spiritual awakening process. Don’t forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the year. You can find a m…
 
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Wen-Tzu – Verse 3 – How to Follow the Way! 50:57

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Today we discussed the third verse of the Wen-Tzu. We also discussed verses 21 and 39 of the Tao Te Ching. A lot of discussion of "How to" today means a lot of discussion about Acceptance. We also discussed how we could look at others' beliefs as if we were all speaking our own language, not right or wrong, not superior or inferior. Don't forget to…
 
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Wen-Tzu – Verse 2 – Unlearning 43:49

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Today we discussed the second verse of the Wen-Tzu, which compliments several verses of the Tao Te Ching. We discussed verses 48, 81, and several more. A good discussion today! The Sage's work is to "lay to rest their learned opinions." Don't forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the year. You can find …
 
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Wen-Tzu – Verse 1 – A Description of a Higher Power 51:16

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Today we discussed the first verse of the Wen-Tzu, which works very well with the first verse of the Tao Te Ching. A good discussion of how we see God, acceptance, providence, and how Love works in our life. Don’t forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the year. You can find a much longer list of resourc…
 
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Wen-Tzu – Introduction – Looking Within 46:38

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Today we started Thomas Cleary’s 1991 translation of Wen-Tzu. According to the introduction, this is the first translation of this text into English. We covered all the pre-chapter material and will start on the first verse next week. A good conversation about the origins of the Wen-Tzu plus some of the basic teachings of Taoist thought; lots of ac…
 
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 20 with Sensei Elliston – Must I Fear What Others Fear? 49:26

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How much of a role does unnecessary fear play in your life? A good conversation today with Sensei. Don’t forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the year. You can find a much longer list of resources at https://buddyc.org/recovery-resources/ 30 Tools to Stay Sober Before, During, and After the Holidays; h…
 
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Chuang Tzu – Flight From the Shadow and Chuang Tzu’s Funeral 51:58

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Today we finished Thomas Merton’s book discussing the writings of Chuang Tzu. Our discussion brought out a great conversation that was totally unexpected; issues with pride and ego parallel venturing out of the shade and trying to outrun our shadow. Don’t forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the year. …
 
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 73 – All Is As It Should Be? 44:59

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Verse 73 of the Tao Te Ching reminds me that nothing escapes the net of Love! A fun recovery discussion of the thread of Love that is sewn into everything. Don’t forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the year. You can find a much longer list of resources at https://buddyc.org/recovery-resources/ 30 Tool…
 
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Chuang Tzu – Means and Ends – Is Suffering Our Greatest Teacher? 47:14

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There was a great discussion today about grasping the ideas presented by the words rather than focusing on the words themselves. Do we focus on the finger rather than the moon that the finger is pointing at? Is it the surrender gained through our suffering that causes our insights? Don’t forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay…
 
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 19 with Sensei Elliston – Remain In The Center and Let All Things Take Their Course 47:48

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We have many substitutes for letting go, each with a greater degree of self-effort. Don’t forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the year. You can find a much longer list of resources at https://buddyc.org/recovery-resources/ 30 Tools to Stay Sober Before, During, and After the Holidays; https://buddyc.o…
 
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Chuang Tzu – The Useless – How Can I Find Gratitude in This? 50:43

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A good discussion about the need to allow gratitude to bring us out of difficult situations: we also discussed the role fear plays in our life and if fear is necessary with differing opinions. Don’t forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the year. You can find a much longer list of resources at https://b…
 
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Verse 74 of the Tao Te Ching – Living Without the Fear of Loss! 52:41

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Verse 74 reminds us that expectations of the future will harm us. When we live in fear of the future, we cause harm to our lives and those around us. The “God” Word Pamphlet - https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-86_theGodWord.pdf Don’t forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the yea…
 
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Chuang Tzu – Tao – You Have to Taste the Strawberry! 43:46

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Describing a strawberry does not compare to tasting a strawberry. The Tao cannot be mentally understood; the Tao can only be experienced! Thanks everyone for an excellent discussion! Don’t forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the year. You can find a much longer list of resources at https://buddyc.org/…
 
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Verse 18 of the Tao Te Ching – Shadows and Substitutes of Living Life Our Way! 31:08

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Verse 18 describes the spiral downward when we take back control in any area of life. Don’t forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the year. You can find a much longer list of resources at https://buddyc.org/recovery-resources/ 30 Tools to Stay Sober Before, During, and After the Holidays; https://buddyc…
 
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195: How Do You Define Happiness? Let Me Re-Introduce Myself 26:00

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How do we human? Why do we seek pain relief? What are we searching for? What is happiness? All really good questions. I won't answer them definitively in this podcast, but you will learn how I answered them for myself and how I help others with the common issues we all have today.
 
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Verse 75 of the Tao Te Ching – Playing God Does Not Work! 41:22

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This story reminds us of how playing God does not work; We either demand too much or provide too much. Whenever we look to our understanding for the solution, we are looking in the wrong direction. The solutions for each of us come from within. Don’t forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the year. You c…
 
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