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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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Cup of Tao - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times. This podcast incorporates Taoist philosophy, modern contextual psychology principles, and a bit of stoicism, which are presented as skills for living in today's uncertain times. A podcast for those who have an interest in philosophy, self-help, and mindfulness-based skills. Podcast by Chris L McClish, who has held many roles in life including a past lengthy career as a psychotherapist, as well as having served as an author, clinical supervisor, J ...
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If you let yourself be blown to and fro, you lose touch with your root. If you let restlessness move you, you lose touch with who you are.— Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 26 30 Tools to Stay Sober Before, During, and After the Holidays! We are looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting! Here is a link to an online version of the Ta…
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Before the Tao discussion, we discussed the tools we use to stay sober all year round, and especially during the holidays. In life, I am always seeking what does not change. Peace and joy exist in what is unchangeable. It is impossible to become aware of what does not change using the tools of change. 30 Tools to Stay Sober Before, During, and Afte…
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Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode  9 -  Mindfulness revisited Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to revisit the topic of mindfulness. I believe this to be a very important practice and component of change. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC . Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to contac…
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He who clings to his work will create nothing that endures. If you want to accord with the Tao, just do your job, then let go. — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 24 30 Tools to Stay Sober Before, During, and After the Holidays https://silkworth.net/alcoholics-anonymous/18-the-professor-and-the-paradox/ We are looking forward to seeing you at a…
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If you open yourself to loss, you are at one with loss and you can accept it completely. Open yourself to the Tao, then trust your natural responses; and everything will fall into place — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 23 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…
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When the ancient Masters said, “If you want to be given everything, give everything up,” they weren’t using empty phrases. Only in being lived by the Tao can you be truly yourself. — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 22 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 u…
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Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 8 -  Dealing with criticism Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I talk about dealing with criticism. Lao Tzu tells us to be yielding like water. Yet resilient enough to handle what life throws at us. Criticism is something that we can learn and grow from. It is hard to take, yet it can be something we can learn fr…
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Verse 21 gives us three tools to use in daily life; 1. Stop clinging to ideas. 2. Letting it happen rather than manipulation and control. 3. Looking within We can only see within when we have stopped clinging and let life happen. We are looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching tha…
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Much of my problems in life are self-inflicted. I try to control many things that I am incapable of controlling. This "living letting go" is a very different lifestyle than I led before 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:/…
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Living in the way can bring about a move from a fear-based existence toward a Love-based reality that makes rules a place to hide rather than flourish. Throw away holiness and wisdom, and people will be a hundred times happier.— Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 19 We are looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting! Here is a link to a…
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Is it possible to live a life of Compassion, which lifts us above criticism and faultfinding? When the greatness of the Tao is present, action arises from one's own heart.— Jonathan Star, Tao Te Ching, The Definitive Edition, Verse 18 More identification of what life looks like when we choose substitutes rather than what is real. We are looking for…
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Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 7 -  The art of letting go Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to have a listener on, Spencer S. He is excited to be on the show and we are going to talk about how he has put principles from Taoism and the podcast into his life, specifically learning to practice "letting go". Cup of Tao is a production …
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To know Tao alone, without a trace of your own existence, is the highest. Next comes loving and praising it, then fearing it, then despising it.— Jonathan Star, Tao Te Ching, The Definitive Edition, Verse 17 In all interactions, we are one of these four phases. This is an excellent discussion of self-government and how verse 17 of the Tao Te Ching …
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What do I believe is the source? What actions have resulted in my life that brought about a feeling of peace? What part do I play? What are my actions for today? If you can empty your mind of all thoughts, your heart will embrace the tranquility of peace. Watch the workings of all of creation, but contemplate their return to the source.— J. H. McDo…
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Everything in the world is cyclical and constantly changing. This verse expresses this principle and shares one thing that can be constant – our virtue! I hope you enjoy our discussion. 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.tasuk…
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Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 6 -  Toxic People Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to talk about people in our lives who are toxic. They may or may not be "good people", but nevertheless, are toxic to our well-being. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC . Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find …
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The Master doesn't seek fulfillment. Not seeking, not expecting, she is present and can welcome all things.— Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 15 Welcome is defined as greeting in a glad or friendly way – not tolerate, condone, or endure but welcome. And not only welcome but greet in a friendly manner. We are looking forward to seeing you at an…
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An excellent discussion of verse 14 of the Tao Te Ching and how it relates to our recovery. Are there really any problems to solve? How can we move from living based on the need to know to compassionate living that circumvents the need to know? What actions must I take to live in a place of ease? We are looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming …
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Marshall is a retired Southern Baptist pastor. Marshall has written over 20 books, including The Tao of Christ, a Christian version of the Tao Te Ching, and most recently, The Sermon on the Mount, a non-dual interpretation. Marshall is not in recovery but does bring much to his interpretation of both Taoist and Christian texts. His experience with …
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Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 5 -  Not Good Enough Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I talk about something that all of us share (well, most of us anyway), and that is, the "not good enough" belief that often pops into our head. We may find ourselves feeling like we don't measure up, fell short on life's accomplishments, feel like a phony, o…
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Great discussion of verse 13 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/section:1 Join our private Facebook group and continue the con…
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The only peace you find at the top of the mountatin is the peace you bring with you. — Alan Watts 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 con…
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Today we have Annabelle Nesbitt – A grateful recovery Al-Anon. Annabelle has a powerful story that I am sure you will enjoy! 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 th…
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Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 4 -  Prepare for the worst? Some StoicismHosted by Chris L McClishIn this episode: I talk about whether or not we should take a cue from the Stoics and "prepare for the worst"?Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC .Visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, you will find links to contact, contribute, a…
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In this podcast, we discuss how Taoist principles relate to our personal addiction recovery journey. Thirty spokes of a wheel all join at a common hub yet only the hole at the center allows the wheel to spin. — Jonathan Star, Tao Te Ching, The Definitive Edition, Verse 11 We are looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting! Here is a link t…
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Te (virtue), as in the Tao Te Ching, is described in detail in this verse. We hope you enjoy our discussion. 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:10 Join our private Facebook g…
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Angie started her recovery journey in support of a child with addiction issues. Even though Angie was not an addict, she had no idea how much she would benefit from recovery as well. Siblinghood of Recovery https://www.siblinghoodofrecovery.com Adult Children of Alcoholics https://adultchildren.org/ Kraft Recovery System https://www.tappi.org/conte…
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Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 3 -  Appreciation Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I talk about not taking things for granted. To cherish, show appreciation, and to keep the people and things that you value close to your heart. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC – visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website, there are link…
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Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt. Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench. Care about people’s approval and you will be their prisoner. Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity. — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 9 Great discussion of verse 9 of …
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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 …
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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…
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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 us…
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Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 2 -  Behavioral Traps Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I talk about  getting stuck in the ACE agenda (avoidance, control, and escape) and get caught into patterns of behavior which create unwanted consequences in our lives. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC – and is on the web at https://cupoftao.com. …
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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.ta…
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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 co…
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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 …
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Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 1 - Hope Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I talk about  Hope and how this is an important ingredient in many of life's tough situations. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC – and is on the web at https://cupoftao.com.   Also visit my new website: https://mcclish.me. On my website are links to contact me,…
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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…
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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 …
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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 y…
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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 Ta…
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