The One You Feed

Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Life: Finding Ease and Clarity with Charlie Gilkey


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You're doing everything right, staying productive, chasing growth, keeping up. But what if the discomfort you feel isn't a sign that you need to do more, but a signal to let go? In this episode, Charlie Gilkey and I explore the Tao Te Ching, which is one of my favorite books of all time, but not as a relic from the past, but as a guide for navigating the speed and complexities of modern life, including the rise of AI.We talk about how ancient wisdom can live side by side with new technology and how presence, simplicity, and inner alignment still matter, now more than ever,

The Tao Te Ching is one of those books I keep coming back to. Ancient wisdom, wrapped in poetry, that somehow feels more relevant every year. Like this line: “If you look to others for happiness, you will never be happy. If your well-being depends on money, you will never be content.“Simple. Clear. Actually useful.I’ve teamed up with Rebind.ai to create an interactive edition of the Tao—forty essential verses, translated into plain, everyday language, with space to reflect, explore, and ask questions. It’s like having a conversation not just with the Tao, but with me too. If you’re looking for more clarity, calm, or direction, come check it out here.

Key Takeaways:

  • Discussion of the Tao Te Ching, an ancient Chinese text attributed to Lao Tzu.
  • Application of Tao Te Ching, teachings to modern life and contemporary challenges.
  • Exploration of themes such as presence, simplicity, and inner alignment.
  • The balance between engagement and busyness in daily life.
  • The metaphor of feeding the “good wolf” within us and acknowledging both positive and negative aspects of our nature.
  • The significance of flexibility and adaptability in navigating life’s changes.
  • The importance of mental health and accessibility to support systems.
  • Reflection on the “Three Treasures” of the Tao Te Ching: simplicity, compassion, and patience.
  • The role of philosophy in fostering human connection and understanding.
  • Encouragement to embrace the teachings of the Tao Te Ching, for personal growth and fulfillment.

  • If you enjoyed this conversation with Charlie Gilkey, check out these other episodes:

    How to Get Things Done with Charlie Gilkey

    Embrace the Chaos: Finding Clarity Through Meditation with Henry Shukman (Part 1)

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