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  • Chuang Tzu – Autumn Floods Part 2

Chuang Tzu – Autumn Floods Part 2

Sunday 9th November 2025

Explore how Taoist philosophy intertwines with alcohol recovery in this engaging podcast episode.
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47 minutes
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Tao of Our understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast
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Chuang Tzu and the Journey to Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Taoist philosophy offers unique insights into alcohol recovery.
  • Small acts of kindness can lead to significant changes.
  • Life's impermanence encourages openness to change.
  • Balance between success and failure is key in recovery.
  • Understanding AA's origins provides historical context.
"The game is never over. Birth and death are even. The terms are not final."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode of the Tao of Our Understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast, the hosts explore the profound connections between Taoist philosophy and the journey of alcohol recovery. The discussion centres around the second part of 'Autumn Floods' from Chuang Tzu, offering listeners a fresh perspective on the balance between birth and death, success and failure, and the ever-changing nature of life.
Buddy C and Lou engage in a lively conversation, filled with anecdotes about AA's origins and personal reflections on the synchronicities that guide recovery journeys. Listeners are treated to a blend of historical insights and personal stories, highlighting how seemingly small acts of kindness can ripple into life-changing events. The episode challenges the notion of permanence, urging individuals to embrace the fluidity of life much like the endless cycle of water returning to the ocean.
With humour and wisdom, Buddy C and Lou remind us that life's game is never truly over, and that each moment is an opportunity for growth and compassion. Whether you're a seasoned member of AA or new to recovery, this episode offers valuable lessons in humility, patience, and the power of staying open to change. So, are you ready to see how the principles of Taoism can illuminate your path to sobriety?
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