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Chuang Tzu – Duke Hwan and the Wheelwright
Chuang Tzu – Duke Hwan and the Wheelwright
Chuang Tzu – Duke Hwan and the Wheelwright
Monday 27th October 2025
Explore how Taoist philosophy aids alcohol recovery with insights from Chuang Tzu's story of Duke Hwan and the Wheelwright.
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Episode Overview
- Taoist philosophy offers a fresh perspective on Higher Power concepts.
- Real understanding in recovery comes from lived experience, not just reading.
- Synchronistic moments can guide us when we are spiritually aware.
- Virtues like compassion and love play a crucial role in spiritual fitness.
- Being open to change is essential for personal growth in recovery.
Books contain words only, and yet there is something else which gives value to the books.
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? This episode dives into the intricate connections between Taoist philosophy and alcohol recovery. Buddy C, along with Brian and Luke, unpacks the profound wisdom found in Thomas Merton's interpretation of Chuang Tzu, focusing on the story of Duke Hwan and the Wheelwright. They explore how the teachings in ancient texts can provide a unique perspective on the concept of a 'Higher Power' and spiritual fitness.
The discussion weaves through personal anecdotes and philosophical insights, highlighting how virtues like compassion and love manifest in one's life. Buddy shares a synchronistic moment involving a long-delayed task and an unexpected helping hand, illustrating how spiritual awareness often aligns events in unexpected ways. Listeners are taken on a journey through the importance of experience over theory, as emphasised by the Wheelwright's story. The hosts reflect on how real understanding comes not from reading words but from living them.
This narrative is a metaphor for recovery itself—it's not about what you read or hear, but about what you do with that knowledge. As the episode unfolds, it becomes clear that recovery is an ongoing process of learning, doing, and being open to change. Are you ready to see where your journey will take you next?