Chapter 16 Tao Te Ching Part 1 – The only constant is change! Lao Tzu

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Chapter 31 Tao Te Ching – Stopping the Fight – Starting with me! Lao Tzu52:37

1h ago52:37

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One interpretation of the 31st Chapter of the Tao Te Ching could be avoiding the fight – starting with the fight within us then outwardly toward those we love, then to those we interact and work with in daily life. How do we do this? This was a really good discussion of how the 31st Chapter can help us take the fight out of daily life.…

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Chapter 30 Tao Te Ching – Force ALWAYS causes Resistance! Lao Tzu51:12

4d ago51:12

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Force always causes resistance – PERIOD. NO EXCEPTIONS! When I resist a thought it grows. When I resist being angry that resistance gives the anger more energy. When I force my will on another, there is always resistance which results in thorny relations. How do we identify force in our life and what can we do about it? Here is a link to an onl ...…

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Chapter 29 Tao Te Ching – Surrender to the natural flow of life! Lao Tzu45:19

11d ago45:19

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Our life is perfect just as it is. We hinder the natural flow of life with our control. We discuss the process of surrender, similar to how we deal with feelings in meditation. We also discuss the 3 warning signs of control; extremes, excesses, and complacency. Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting ...…

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Chapter 28 Tao Te Ching – Being the Valley; Learning to be the source for those in our lives rather a drain on everyone around us! Lao Tzu43:58

18d ago43:58

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By loving others and surrender, we can become the source of life needed in our relationships and our recovery. 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:28 In the SRC we have a number of live online recovery meetings every week on a numbe ...…

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Wu wei in the Tao Te Ching – What is "our part" in the actions we take in both recovery and the rest of our life? Lao Tzu56:56

24d ago56:56

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One of our Members, Marla H. is looking for a job. We discuss "effortless effort" – a principle known as Wu wei in Taoist thought. What is "our part" in whatever we are doing? Whether we are looking for a job, our recovery, friends, relatives, or other affairs? Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting ...…

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Chapter 27 Tao Te Ching – ALL is your Teacher AND your Student! Lao Tzu53:47

1M ago53:47

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This Chapter taught us that we can both learn from and help those we ignore much more than we realize. Every circumstance, every person, every emotion, every fear, every joy is our teacher. When we approach life impartially we can both benefit and contribute! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting; ...…

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Chapter 26 Tao Te Ching – Living Undisturbed! Is this possible? Lao Tzu57:45

1M ago57:45

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In this Chapter we discussed that when we are disturbed there is a problem within us and steps we can take to return to a state of peace and joy. The problem being within is great news! This means we can do something about it! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting; https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Ye ...…

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Chapter 25 Tao Te Ching – I came from, I am, and I attract Greatness! Lao Tzu58:41

2M ago58:41

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This chapter is about the Greatness of our HP(Higher Power or Tao). We came from that Greatness and can learn to live in that Greatness every day, all day! We also discussed how our HP has changed in recovery and how to remove those fears and other character defects that are blocking the freedom we are seeking. Here is a link to an online versi ...…

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Chapter 24 Tao Te Ching - Learning to accept compliments without pride or ego using gratitude! Lao Tzu56:26

2M ago56:26

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Notice how the natural flow of the Tao operates: It asks nothing of you as it provides you and everyone with unlimited supplies of food, air, water, sunshine, land, and beauty. It is always creating for the benefit of all, and it has no need for prideful boasting or demanding something in return. The journey of your life will change when you em ...…

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Chapter 23 Tao Te Ching - Learning to live intuitively without forcing anything or anyone! Lao Tzu52:53

2M ago52:53

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The Tao response isn’t within your ego. Your ego strongly believes in your ability to force things, to make things happen, or to be the person in charge. The Tao points out that the Way is responsible for everything, with a naturalness about it that isn’t forced. Learning to open yourself up to the Tao and surrendering the moment is the key. Pr ...…

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Chapter 22 Tao Te Ching - Learning to live in flexibility and how living in such a way that what you need comes to you rather than you fighting to get! Lao Tzu57:49

2M ago57:49

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Great chapter! You can make the choice to weather the storm by allowing it to blow through without resistance. By not fighting, but instead relaxing and going with all that confronts you, it is possible to be at ease regardless of the circumstances. Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting; https://tt ...…

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Chapter 21 Tao Te Ching - Not clinging to preconceived ideas. How does the Tao light our lives - we let it! Lao Tzu50:53

2M ago50:53

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So much in this chapter! Letting it happen, Looking within for the solution, It is within the emptiness that we find our answer, We are all part of the whole – this chapter goes on and on… 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:21 In t ...…

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Thanksgiving Episode – Tao Te Ching discussion of our favorite Tao Quotes, Letting Go said in many ways! Lao Tzu49:28

3M ago49:28

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We hope you enjoy a discussion of our favorite Tao quotes. Our group hopes everyone has a great day of Thanksgiving this year; whether it is a holiday in your part of the world of not! Happy Thanksgiving! 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 ...…

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Chapter 20 Tao Te Ching – Trying not to try; giving up the rat race. Tao Te Ching discussion of Our Favorite Tao Quotes, Letting go said in many ways! Lao Tzu1:04:09

3M ago1:04:09

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You may not realize how often you endeavor to accomplish all sorts of things with the idea that once you do, you’ll finally have the time to do what you really want. This is one of the many ways that many of us unconsciously prevent (or perpetually postpone) a life free of striving. Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that w ...…

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Chapter 19 Tao Te Ching – Let go of “Working harder and doing better” Tao Te Ching discussion of Our Favorite Tao Quotes, Letting go said in many ways! Lao Tzu39:18

3M ago39:18

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Lao Tzu continues to illustrate that “all that glitters is not gold.” We have been fooled into thinking we will find fulfillment in morality, education, and success. Where we really find fulfillment is by opening up to our Higher Power (the Tao) and unselfishly doing the next right thing which starts coming naturally. Here is a link to an onlin ...…

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Chapter 18 Tao Te Ching - Substitutes for Powerlessness and being right with the Tao! Lao Tzu47:31

3M ago47:31

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You can live from your heart, viewing virtue as an individual responsibility that you adhere to without a statue or edict telling you. We discussed Chapter 18 of the Tao Te Ching. Lots of good content about the slippery slope of self and the substitutes we create when we do not turn our will and life over to God's care. Here is a link to an onl ...…

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Chapter 17 Tao Te Ching – Progression of Alcoholism and Learning to Trust by Letting Go of Control! Lao Tzu48:34

4M ago48:34

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We discussed how the 17th chapter of the Tao Te Ching shows the progression of alcoholism and our return through hate, fear, love, and acceptance, submitting the moment we are in and doing the next right thing. Text also gives a great guideline on how to lead in any situation, including day to day responsibilities like parenting. Here is a link ...…

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Chapter 16 Tao Te Ching Part 2 – Everything in Life is Cyclical! Lao Tzu51:29

4M ago51:29

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In the podcast of this meeting, This is Part 2 of our discussion of Chapter 16 of the Tao Te Ching, discussed as to how it applies to recovery. All of life is in a no-life, life, no-life cycle; every relationship, job, even every care has this element. If we do not let go of something that is dying we cannot embrace what is being birthed. In th ...…

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Chapter 16 Tao Te Ching Part 1 – The only constant is change! Lao Tzu43:28

4M ago43:28

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In the podcast of this meeting, Chapter 16 of the Tao Te Ching is discussed as to how it applies to recovery. Excellent discussion on being a passer by – not holding on. Until you let go of the old you cannot embrace the new. In the SRC we have a number of live online recovery meetings every week on a number of different topics led by a wide mi ...…

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Chapter 15 Part 2 Tao Te Ching - Living with ease and acceptance! Lao Tzu54:02

4M ago54:02

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This meeting includes a discussion from the 15th chapter of how the completeness we are seeking comes from being able to be used, which is only possible when are not full or ourselves. 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:15 In the S ...…

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Chapter 15 Tao Te Ching Part 1 - Living with ease and acceptance! Lao Tzu36:03

4M ago36:03

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This meeting on the 15th Chapter includes a discussion about how when we pause and allow everything to settle down that many times the right answers appear with no effort on our part. 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:15 In the SR ...…

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Chapter 14 Tao Te Ching - Living by Being rather than Doing! Lao Tzu53:47

4M ago53:47

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This meeting on the 14th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching includes a discussion of how through gratitude we can learn to be rather than do. We are called human beings rather than human doings for a reason! 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/sec ...…

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Chapter 13 Tao Te Ching - Not living by the opinions of others! Lao Tzu58:06

4M ago58:06

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Excellent discussion in this meeting about impersonalizing relationships - our greatest enemy is the shadow we cast. 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:13 In the SRC we have a number of live online recovery meetings every week on a ...…

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Chapter 12 Tao Te Ching - Living with inner conviction – How well we let go and live by that natural state of the Tao, not how much we know! Lao Tzu48:10

4M ago48:10

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Chapter 12 of the Tao Te Ching; Living with inner conviction – How well we let go and live by that natural state of the Tao, not how much we know! 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:12 In the SRC we have a number of live online rec ...…

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Chapter 11 Tao Te Ching Part 2 Qualities of an Empty Cup! Lao Tzu58:38

4M ago58:38

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Part 2 of our discussion of the 11th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching. This chapter is all about the value of being empty – allowing rather than trying. We talked in-depth about the qualities of a cup and how this simple analogy relates to our lives in recovery. In the SRC we have a number of live online recovery meetings every week on a number of d ...…

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Chapter 11 Tao Te Ching Part 1 Allowing rather than Trying! Lao Tzu49:24

4M ago49:24

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In the podcast of this meeting, Chapter 11 of the Tao Te Ching is discussed as to how it applies to recovery. In part 1 we discuss learning to allow rather than try and much more! In the Shair Recovery Community, SRC for short, we have a number of live online recovery meetings every week on a number of different topics led by a wide mix of addi ...…

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Chapter 10 Tao Te Ching - Having without Possessing, Acting without Expectations! Lao Tzu57:04

4M ago57:04

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In the podcast of this meeting, Chapter 10 of the Tao Te Ching is discussed as to how it applies to recovery. Great content concerning Having without possessing and acting without expectations. In the Shair Recovery Community, SRC for short, we have a number of live online recovery meetings every week on a number of different topics led by a wi ...…

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