Chapter 69 Tao Te Ching – Living Without Enemies!Chapter 69 Tao Te Ching – Living Without Enemies!
Tao of Our understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast
In the 69th Chapter of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu explains that the idea of having an enemy is an illusion. We block the salvation we are looking for when we treat others as enemies. When I attack, I am always, always, always, attacking myself – no...
42:05•30 Jan 2020
Finding Peace in Sobriety: The Taoist Approach to Living Without Enemies
“When we attack someone else, we're really attacking ourselves...the one that loses is the one that has an enemy, the one that, and when we have an enemy, that we cut off the ability to show compassion, to give, to be grateful, our treasures, and when we shut that off, we don't leave room for god to work in our life.”
Imagine a life where the concept of an enemy doesn't exist. In this episode of 'Tao of Our Understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast', the Tao Recovery Community dives into Chapter 69 of the Tao Te Ching, where Lao Tzu teaches that seeing others as enemies is a self-imposed illusion. For those on the path to sobriety, this idea can be transformative.
By shifting our perspective and embracing kindness, flexibility, and oneness, we can open ourselves to the true essence of peace and recovery. The episode also highlights 'The Tao of Inner Peace' by Diane Dreher, offering practical insights into resolving conflicts without combat. Whether you see alcohol as your adversary or struggle with personal relationships, this discussion provides a refreshing take on finding inner peace through Taoist philosophy.
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