About this episode

In this episode, Savannah Shea Blake and guest Prashanthi Amarnath explore the concept of paradox through the lens of Taoism and its application in modern life.

Our guest: Prashanthi Amarnath Charlotte North Carolina embracingparadox.com We are taught from a young age that life is a series of "either/or" choices. You are either strong or gentle; you are either working or resting; you are either in control or in chaos. But the ancient wisdom of the Tao Te Ching offers a different recipe for the "Reality Soup": the power of Paradox . In this episode, I’m joined by author and seeker Prashanthi to explore how the "actionless action" of Taoism can help us navigate the storms of modern life. From my upbringing in rural Alabama to her multi-faith roots, we discuss why the most powerful thing you can be in a rigid world is malleable . In this episode, we deep-dive into: The "Eye of the Storm": A somatic blueprint for finding stillness when the "hurricanes" of parenting, work, and social media are swirling around you. Wu-Wei (Non-Forcing): Why "hustle culture" is a biological trap, and how the Tao teaches us that nothing forced can ever truly last. Truth is One, Paths are Many: How a Bible Belt upbringing and a multi-faith household both lead to the same realization: core spiritual values are universal. The Parenting Zen Master: Lessons in…

People in this episode

Host: Savannah Shea Blake

Guest: Prashanthi Amarnath

Topics covered

• paradox
• Taoism
• emotional regulation
• parenting
• spiritual values
• stillness
• hustle culture

Keywords

• paradox
• Taoism
• Wu-Wei
• emotional regulation
• parenting
• spirituality
• stillness
• hustle culture

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Tao Te Ching

Places: Charlotte North Carolina, Bible Belt, Alabama

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