Our spiral from spiritual fitness to thinking a drink would be a good idea can be very subtle. This story demonstrates the spiral. For me, if there is...
Tao Te Ching - Verse 78 – How to be Like Water!
Verse 78 of the Tao Te Ching is all about the characteristics of water. We discuss how water is our example of acceptance in all life interactions. 30...
Chuang Tzu - The Inner Law – Being Governed from Within!
Being governed from within is one way to describe the purpose of all spiritual practices. How do we recognize our inner, intuitive knowing? What are t...
Tao Te Ching – Verse 15 with Sensei Elliston – We already possess the solution to every perceived problem within our stillness.
Good discussion on stillness and meditation too! Don’t forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools to stay sober any time during the year. Y...
New Years Resolutions and the Tao!
Excellent conversation! What does Taoist Literature say about new years resolutions? Is it ok to make plans? Can I set goals and still follow the Tao?...
Chuang Tzu - The Tower of the Spirit – How to Protect Your Inner-Self!
We believe this story is all about how we protect ourselves from losing our peace and joy. Don’t forget to use the resources mentioned below for tools...
Tao Te Ching - Verse 79 - Risking Injury for Kindness!
An excellent discussion of how to mend family relationships. Someone has to be vulnerable and reach out in kindness to mend relationships. Each attend...
Chuang Tzu - Kengs Disciple Part 2 – Forgetting What I Know!
Is sobriety like everything else? Get educated, work hard, and if you don’t get it at first, double down and work even harder? Or is sobriety the oppo...
Verse 14 Tao Te Ching – Intuitive Knowing!
Recovery, similar to the path of virtue, can only be described. Words cannot explain the power of love; love must be experienced. Shareable link to d...
Enjoying the Holidays Sober!
In this episode, we discussed the tools we use to enjoy the holidays sober. For many, this is the first holiday season sober. Can we go to functions? ...