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Control and Expectation
In this episode: I talk about how our expectations of a certain outcome can set up suffering, and about how accepting fate or the outcome, and even mentally preparing ourselves for a bad outcome, contrary to popular belief, may be beneficial.
Healthy Delusions
In this episode: I talk about - what I call "Healthy Delusions", which are ways of seeing the world that help us function. These are contrasted with "Unhealthy Delusions", which are ways that our brain tricks us into destructive thought and action.
How to deal with hardship
In this episode, I discuss a brief outline for dealing with hardship in life using three Taoist principles.
A single step
In this episode: I talk about how one small decision can change your life - sometimes not for the better. Many of us can trace some life circumstances back to a single poor decision.
Compassion
I talk about compassion (love, mercy, empathy, compassion, kindness, etc.).
The answers
In this episode, I talk more about free-will, comparisons, determinism and purpose.
Daily Mindfulness
I discuss tips for doing the important practice of daily mindfulness to achieve a level of freedom from buying in to destructive thoughts.
Addiction
In this episode: I discuss the difficult topic of addition.
Luck and Misfortune
In this episode: I discuss luck and misfortune. I describe a story of a man who is an example of both - Frane Selak.
Not a Taoist
In this episode: I interview a friend that I had met during a Taoist Meetup Group about two years ago, "Spek". Spek and I will discuss why he is "not a Taoist" and dive into other things including free-will.
Clinging to Absurdity
In this episode: I discuss philosopher Alburt Camus' concept of Absurdity and then relate this to Taoism.
Chaos Order Violence Injustice Disorder
In this episode: I discuss a little bit of some of the crazy times around us which currently include our recent COVID pandemic and the protests surrounding police brutality and racial injustice.
Imperfections
In this episode: I discuss imperfections - and I am leaving this episode unedited for mistakes - to keep the episode very imperfect.
Is this who I want to be
For this show, we are going to ask an important question to guide future behaviors - especially when we choosing undesirable behviors.
Wrap up of Season III
In this episode: I discuss Chapter 5 of the Tao Te Ching and then wrap up Season III with some good information.
Violence and war
In this episode: I discuss some chapters 30 and 31 of the Tao Te Ching.
The Tao is elusive
In this episode: I discuss how the Tao seems to elude us just when we think we have hope and maybe some answers to our ultimate questions - and when we lose hope and fall into nihilism, the Tao seems to give us glimpses of hope and faith. I will be reading from the Crispin Sartwell 2016 version of the Tao Te Ching Chapter 38.
Punishment and Crime
In this episode: I discuss Ch 74 of the Tao Te Ching pertaining to capital punishment.
Give up control
In this episode: I discuss chapter 29 of the Tao Te Ching and talk some about our often unsuccessful need to try to control things - much of which is outside of our control.
Be humble
In this episode: I discuss some chapters of the Tao Te Ching regarding humility.
The Tao is not what is spoken but what is lived
In this episode: I discuss some chapters - Chapters 5 and 6, of the Tao Te Ching.
The Endless Cup
In this episode: I discuss Chapter 4 of the Tao Te Ching.
Questioning what you think that you know
In this episode: I discuss Chapter 3 of the Tao Te Ching.
Yin and Yang
In this episode: I discuss Chapter 2 of the Tao Te Ching and the contrasting concepts of opposing or complementary forces - the ying and yang.
The Tao that can be told
In this episode: I read Chapter 1 of the Tao Te Ching and then provide commentary.
Review of Season 2
n this final episode of season 2, I do a quick review of seasons 1 and 2 - providing some key points.
Synchronicity
In this episode: I discuss the Jungian concept of synchronicity and touch upon reincarnation. In the question of today, I answer about how to explain what Taoism offers and what Taoism as a lifestyle can uniquely give to followers.
Organized religious institutions
In this episode: I discuss some possible reasons why people are turning away from churches and some organized religions in general, in favor of their own personal spiritual connection. In the question of today, I answer about whether or not I believe in miracles.
Being different and facing rejection
In this episode: I discuss our uniqueness and get personal about my own uniqueness. I also discuss rejection and the feelings associated of feeling broken and inadequate. In the question of today, I answer about whether or not I am a "real" Taoist.
Moderation
In this episode: I discuss the concept of moderation. In the question of today, I answer about my impression of a popular book which interprets and comments on the Tao Te Ching (Wayne Dyer's Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life).
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