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 In this introspective episode, we explore what happens when traditional counseling falls short—and how the constant noise in our minds might actually hold the answers we seek. Through personal stories, generational reflections, and Taoist wisdom, we uncover the surprising power of inner dialogue, the value of stillness, and why sometimes, listening to yourself is the most healing act of all. 

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I launched The Taoist Online on Medium to share wisdom, growing it to 190,000 monthly viewers with diverse writers. Medium’s lack of tools frustrated me—poor editing queues, communication, and platform changes drained my passion. I took a break, faced a breakdown, and returned to a declining Medium. On June 1, 2025, I’m moving The Taoist Online there as a newsletter for philosophy and spirituality. 

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I share my joy in discovering eight Substack writers who’ve touched my soul. From Diamond-Michael Scott’s deep Taoist insights to Chloe Hope’s captivating narratives, their humor, wisdom, and authenticity inspire me. I explore how these modern voices reveal timeless truths, reminding me that wisdom lives beyond ancient texts. Join me for a heartfelt tribute to connection and gratitude in our vibrant writing community.

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Today, I share a college lesson from my professor, Dr. Treat, whose quiet restraint outshone a preacher’s rants. Exploring Tao Te Ching’s Chapter 56, I unpack Laozi’s wisdom on mystic oneness and leading by example. Discover how true influence stems from silent, authentic actions in this reflective episode.

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I share how Laozi’s Tao Te Ching, especially Chapter 49, shapes my parenting and connection with others. Through raising my three unique children—Madison, Grayson, and Allison—I’ve learned to embody Taoist principles of empathy, kindness, and impartial love. This episode weaves my personal journey with ancient wisdom, inspiring you to embrace differences and love more deeply.

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My first daughter taught me a lot of life lessons. One I didn’t expect, though, was how intuitive babies and children can be of their parents’ emotional state. As it turns out, 2,500 years ago, a Chinese philosopher already knew and wrote a funny story about how we, as followers of Tao, can know others by forgetting ourselves! Listen to learn more!

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 My wife loves puzzles, but our house is so chaotic that we always lose one piece, so the puzzle can’t be completed! Sometimes, my life feels like that, too. However, in life, we aren’t missing any pieces. See how my wife’s perspective on her missing piece compares to the Taoist concept of the uncarved block.

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As living beings, we are always so worried about what happens after we die. But there's no need to worry. We've been not alive for billions of years and it wasn't scary at all. Join me as I revisit my Grandma's passing, reflect on our relationship, and what happens after we die from a Taoist's perspective.

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Did you ever wake up and tell your self, "Today is going to be a great day," only to find out it wasn't a great day? Explore the Tao with me and find out why days can't be good or bad, and our own expectations that trick us. 

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 I only had 20 years with my father before he chose to leave. I'll never understand why he did what he did, but at least I know how he did it. In this episode, I remember both the good and bad. 

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