Episode 1-138 — Nature, Illusion, and Truth
What if your search for truth started with the forest—not the feed?
In this quietly provocative episode, Master Steenrod examines nature as a Daoist testing ground for reality, and contrasts it with the illusion cycles of modern social media. From ancient practices like Biguan to the digital age’s disorienting effects, this conversation weaves timeless Daoist insights with present-day relevance.
We explore:
<ul><li>Why nature is considered a manifestation of the Dao
</li>
<li>How illusion thrives where truth has no feedback loop
</li>
<li>Daoist views on death—and why they still chase immortality
</li>
<li>The emotional damage of living in purely social constructs
</li>
<li>Whether modern minds are even capable of using technology wisely
</li>
</ul>
A vital episode for those feeling disoriented in today’s noise—this one’s about finding clarity in the unchanging rhythm of the natural world.
 

Intro music: “Finding Movement” by Kevin MacLeod — licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (<a href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/'>https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>). Source: incompetech.com

Episode 1-138 — Nature, Illusion, and Truth What if your search for truth started with the forest—not the feed? In this quietly provocative episode, Master Steenrod examines nature as a Daoist testing ground for reality, and contrasts it with the illusion cycles of modern social media. From ancient practices like Biguan to the digital age’s disorienting effects, this conversation weaves timeless Daoist insights with present-day relevance. We explore: Why nature is considered a manifestation of the Dao How illusion thrives where truth has no feedback loop Daoist views on death—and why they still chase immortality The emotional damage of living in purely social constructs Whether modern minds are even capable of using technology wisely A vital episode for those feeling disoriented in today’s noise—this one’s about finding clarity in the unchanging rhythm of the natural world. Intro music: “Finding Movement” by Kevin MacLeod — licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Source: incompetech.com

Episode 1-138 — Nature, Illusion, and Truth
What if your search for truth started with the forest—not the feed?
In this quietly provocative episode, Master Steenrod examines nature as a Daoist testing ground for reality, and contrasts it with the illusion cycles of modern social media. From ancient practices like Biguan to the digital age’s disorienting effects, this conversation weaves timeless Daoist insights with present-day relevance.
We explore:
<ul><li>Why nature is considered a manifestation of the Dao
</li>
<li>How illusion thrives where truth has no feedback loop
</li>
<li>Daoist views on death—and why they still chase immortality
</li>
<li>The emotional damage of living in purely social constructs
</li>
<li>Whether modern minds are even capable of using technology wisely
</li>
</ul>
A vital episode for those feeling disoriented in today’s noise—this one’s about finding clarity in the unchanging rhythm of the natural world.
 

Intro music: “Finding Movement” by Kevin MacLeod — licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>). Source: incompetech.com

Nature, Illusion, and Death

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Living the Tao with Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod. Discover how ancient Taoist training can improve modern life. Living the Tao blends real doctrine, practical instruction, and clear explanation—helping you reduce stress, develop emotional resilience, and cultivate a mind that sees the world as it truly is. Each episode explores the core practices of Taoism, including meditation, qi cultivation, self-awareness, intuitive clarity, and the philosophy behind living skillfully. Master Steenrod combines classical teachings with modern psychology, everyday examples, and the calm precision that long-time listeners love. 🎧 New full episodes release on the first Friday of each month.⚡ Living the Tao Shorts arrive biweekly—fast, focused insights to help you reset your mind. 🌐 Deepen your practice with articles, Taoist explanations, and study materials:https://www.the-taoism-for-modern-world.com 🥋 Explore Qi Gong training, videos, and wellness resources:https://www.watermountainvirtual.com If you want the complete feed, please put our public RSS in your player or directly use podbean. The public feed: https://podcast.the-taoism-for-modern-world.com/feed.xml

Living the Tao with Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod.&nbsp;&nbsp; Discover how ancient Taoist training can improve modern life. Living the Tao blends real doctrine, practical instruction, and clear explanation—helping you reduce stress, develop emotional resilience, and cultivate a mind that sees the world as it truly is.
Each episode explores the core practices of Taoism, including meditation, qi cultivation, self-awareness, intuitive clarity, and the philosophy behind living skillfully. Master Steenrod combines classical teachings with modern psychology, everyday examples, and the calm precision that long-time listeners love.
🎧 New full episodes release on the first Friday of each month. ⚡ Living the Tao Shorts arrive biweekly—fast, focused insights to help you reset your mind.
🌐 Deepen your practice with articles, Taoist explanations, and study materials: <a href="https://www.the-taoism-for-modern-world.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.the-taoism-for-modern-world.com</a>
🥋 Explore Qi Gong training, videos, and wellness resources: <a href="https://www.watermountainvirtual.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.watermountainvirtual.com</a>
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