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Interview with Todd W. – The God of our misunderstanding
Interview with Todd W. – The God of our misunderstanding
Interview with Todd W. – The God of our misunderstanding
Thursday 23rd March 2023
Todd W. discusses his evolving faith and recovery journey, blending Christian roots with Taoist philosophy on The Tao of Our Understanding Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Todd W. Discusses His Evolving Faith and Recovery Journey on The Tao of Our Understanding Podcast
If you misunderstand it, it means whatever your understanding is is probably not right in the first place.
What happens when you blend Christian roots with Taoist philosophy? In this episode of 'The Tao of Our Understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast', Todd W. opens up about his unique journey of faith and sobriety. Growing up with a Christian background, Todd's early beliefs were steeped in fear and rule-following. However, as he embarked on his recovery journey, he found solace and a fresh perspective in Taoist texts like the Tao Te Ching.
This shift transformed his understanding of a Higher Power from one based on fear to one rooted in love and nature's simplicity. Todd shares candid reflections on how reconciling with the God of his youth wasn't easy. He talks about feeling disconnected from traditional religious teachings and how exploring Taoist philosophy offered him a new, more inclusive view of spirituality. This episode dives into the practical aspects of recovery too.
Todd emphasizes the importance of physical well-being, including meditation and breathing exercises, as foundational to spiritual health. Helping others has been a cornerstone of Todd's recovery. He explains how focusing on the needs of others provided him with purpose and kept him grounded. Todd also discusses the Taoist idea of 'stopping the thinking to end one's problems', which helped him let go of negative thoughts and embrace the present moment. Open-mindedness, Todd believes, is crucial in recovery.
By letting go of preconceived notions, he was able to adopt new ways of thinking and being that supported his sobriety. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to blend different spiritual philosophies in their recovery journey. Todd's story is both inspiring and practical, offering hope and new perspectives for those navigating their own paths to sobriety.