What's This Tao All About?

Our show begins with an apology for a mishap that screwed up the audio on show 21. In this episode, Dr. Totton and Tod take on two very important chapters from the Tao Te Ching, 14 and 16. They also discuss how to develop empathy, dealing with difficult people, and an odd experience Tod had while reading the Tao Te Ching. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Show-21-FINAL.mp3

Dr. Totton discusses the Taoist perspective on health and how one can find balance through multiple practices. Later, Tod shares his translation of the Tao Te Ching that he’s written for the common man. The show ends with a discussion of Chapter 12 of the Tao Te Ching. The Immortals Weekend is coming May 21 -22, 2016! Learn more here >> http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Tao-Show-20-Taoist-Health-and-Translations.mp3

The show opens with a question from a listener in Hawaii about how to raise a disciplined child. Later, Tod and Dr. Carl discuss one of the most important aspects of Eastern spirituality: living in the moment. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Tao-Show-19-FINAL-5-01-16.mp3

Tod and Dr. Totton discuss how the Tao is an antidote for binary thinking and can help people free themselves from entrenched worldviews. Later, they discuss the concept of the “mirror mind” and Chapter 19 from the Tao Te Ching. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Tao-Show-18-FINAL.mp3

Tod cracks open Chaung Tzu’s Inner Chapters for another book report on the sacred Taoist text. We also discuss chapter 18 of the Tao Te Ching and personal energy. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Tao-Show-17-FINAL.mp3

Dr. Totton and Tod open up the listener mailbag to discuss an important question about injustice from a listener in Australia. Later, we discuss Chapter 36 from the Tao Te Ching. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Tao-Show17-FINAL.mp3

For the first time on the show Dr. Carl and Tod discuss the meaning and importance of “being” and “non-being” as they relate to Taoism. Also, we discuss the the Taoist embrace of “flow” and the I Ching’s place in the Taoist cannon. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tao-Show-15-FINAL.mp3

Discover how the concept of wu-wei can transform your approach to business through effortless action. Explore the wisdom of timing and the art of non-doing for a harmonious life. Challenge your perceptions of truth versus desire, especially in advertising's influence on beliefs. Learn practical Taoist practices to integrate these teachings into daily living while avoiding commercialization. Embrace gratitude as a powerful tool for well-being, and uncover the beauty in adversity and meaningful connections.

On show 13, the ever-studious Tod Perry presents a book report on the first half of the seminal Taoist text Inner Chapters by Chuang Tsu. Here, we uncover the mystery of Tzu’s famous butterfly dream and discuss his timeless humor, insightful parables, and importance in the Taoist cannon. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tao-Show-13-FINAL.mp3 Subscribe to What’s This Tao All About? on iTunes >> Hear Dr. Totton’s recent appearance on the “Inspire Me Show.”

Dive into the world of Taoism as insights from Chapter 81 of the Tao Te Ching unfold. Discover the significance of qi in health and learn how qigong practices utilize breath and movement to harness this life energy. The discussion also highlights the healing and transformative powers of qigong, emphasizing its role in self-care. Additionally, explore the paradox of truth versus beauty in language and wisdom, advocating for genuine interactions over competition in fostering a more enlightened society.