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Wen Tzu Verse 40 – How to Maintain Our Virtue!
Wen Tzu Verse 40 – How to Maintain Our Virtue!
Wen Tzu Verse 40 – How to Maintain Our Virtue!
Tuesday 24th October 2023
Explore Wen Tzu Verse 40 in 'The Tao of Our Understanding Recovery Podcast', focusing on virtue, acceptance, and the cyclical nature of life.
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Episode Overview
- The episode explores Wen Tzu Verse 40 from the Tao Te Ching, focusing on the cyclical nature of life and the importance of maintaining virtue.
- The discussion emphasizes the significance of embracing the flow of life's highs and lows, accepting the cyclical nature of feelings and experiences, and achieving without striving.
- Personal reflections and experiences in recovery are shared, highlighting the impact of timeless philosophical principles on recovery journeys.
- The conversation delves into the concept of acceptance, learning to observe without grasping, and the preservation of virtues amidst life's changes.
- The participants highlight the power of compassion and inner peace, showcasing the relevance of ancient teachings in alcohol recovery.
The way of heaven is to revert after reaching a climax, to diminish upon reaching fullness. Therefore, sages diminish themselves daily and empty their moods, not daring to be self-satisfied. They progress daily by yielding, so their virtue does not fade.
Imagine if you could navigate life's ups and downs with a sense of calm and acceptance. In this episode of 'The Tao of Our Understanding Recovery Podcast', the hosts dive into Wen Tzu Verse 40 from the Tao Te Ching, exploring how its ancient wisdom can guide us through the cyclical nature of life while maintaining our virtue. Life, as the verse suggests, is like the sun and moon, constantly rising and setting, waxing and waning.
The discussion focuses on embracing these natural cycles without clinging to highs or fearing lows. The hosts share their personal journeys, highlighting how they apply these teachings to their recovery process. They emphasize the importance of achieving without striving and attaining without grasping, encouraging listeners to diminish their egos and empty their minds daily. This approach helps prevent self-satisfaction and fosters continuous growth through yielding.
By accepting life's ebb and flow, we can preserve our virtues and find inner peace amidst change. Whether you're new to sobriety or have been on this path for a while, this episode offers valuable insights on living harmoniously with life's natural rhythms.