Tao Recovery Community
Tao Recovery Community
Tao Te Ching Verse 60 – Can Evil Disappear by Itself?
Tao Te Ching Verse 60 – Can Evil Disappear by Itself?
Tao Te Ching Verse 60 – Can Evil Disappear by Itself?
Saturday 10th August 2024
Explore Taoist wisdom in alcohol recovery as Buddy C. and guests discuss the 60th verse of the Tao Te Ching. Can evil disappear by itself?
Explicit
47 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Tao Recovery Community
Overview:
Categories:
Mindful Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
309 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Can Evil Disappear on Its Own? Insights from Taoist Philosophy
Episode Overview
- Compassion can neutralise negativity.
- Acceptance reduces personal suffering.
- Non-interference allows natural balance.
- Personal stories can offer relatable insights.
- Ancient wisdom can be applied to modern recovery.
Governing a large country is like frying a small fish; you spoil it with too much poking.
Can evil disappear on its own? This episode of the Tao of Our Understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast dives into this intriguing question through the lens of Taoist philosophy. Buddy C. and his guests, Brian, Drew, and Pip, explore the 60th verse of the Tao Te Ching, discussing how ancient wisdom can apply to modern recovery journeys. The conversation is relaxed yet insightful, with each guest reading different translations of the verse and sharing their personal interpretations.
You'll hear about governing a large country being likened to frying a small fish and how this metaphor can help you understand the balance needed in life and recovery. The discussion touches on themes like compassion, acceptance, and the power of non-interference. Drew shares a personal story about playing pickleball and how showing compassion rather than trying to change others improved his experience.
The group also debates the nature of evil and whether it's something we empower through our judgments and actions. This episode is a blend of ancient wisdom and modern recovery principles, offering plenty of food for thought. So, if you're curious about how Taoist philosophy can support your journey to sobriety, this episode is definitely worth a listen.