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Wen Tzu – Verse 116 Acceptability!
Wen Tzu – Verse 116 Acceptability!
Wen Tzu – Verse 116 Acceptability!
Saturday 23rd August 2025
Explore Taoist wisdom on acceptability in recovery with hosts Buddy C, Brian, and Drew. Discover insights on embracing life's extremes.
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Get the buttons here!Embracing Emptiness: Finding Peace in Acceptance
Episode Overview
- Acceptance is key to finding peace.
- Embrace both success and failure without fear.
- Use gratitude as a tool for acceptance.
- Ancient wisdom can guide modern recovery practices.
- Balance extremes for a more harmonious life.
Acceptability and unacceptability are to each other as left to right, as outside to inside.
Dive into the intriguing world of Taoist philosophy with this episode of the Tao of Our Understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast. The hosts, Buddy C, Brian, and Drew, take listeners on a journey through Verse 116 of the Wen Tzu, a lesser-known but profoundly impactful Taoist text. If you've ever found yourself tangled in the web of life's complexities, this discussion might just offer the clarity you seek.
They explore the concept of acceptability and unacceptability, likening them to left and right or inside and outside, encouraging a perspective shift that can be applied to sobriety and recovery. Through light-hearted banter and deep reflection, the hosts dissect the Wen Tzu's teachings on emptiness and calmness. They ponder how these ideas can lead to a more balanced life, where neither success nor failure is pursued or feared excessively.
Brian and Drew share personal anecdotes that resonate with anyone who's struggled with addiction or chronic pain, illustrating how acceptance can transform challenges into growth opportunities. The conversation also touches on the paradox of accepting the unacceptable, suggesting that embracing life's extremes can lead to greater peace. Buddy C shares tools for cultivating gratitude and acceptance in difficult situations, drawing from his own experiences in recovery.
This episode promises not just philosophical musings but practical insights for anyone navigating the path to sobriety. So, if you're curious about how ancient wisdom can inform modern recovery practices, tune in and see what nuggets you might uncover. Could embracing emptiness be your next step towards serenity?