The Tao – Step 9

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of making amends in the context of alcohol recovery and Taoist philosophy.

"9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others." — Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 59 " Though the Tao of Heaven has no favorites, it always sides with one who has a pure heart. " — Jonathan Star, Tao Te Ching, The Definitive Edition, Verse 79 GUS - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-69f9f86d3e9481919d2d732149f68d66-gus 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org . Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources. Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast. A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each…

People in this episode

Host: Buddy C.

Topics covered

• alcohol recovery
• Taoism
• spirituality
• amends
• self-improvement

Keywords

• alcohol recovery
• Tao Te Ching
• amends
• spirituality
• self-help

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alcoholics Anonymous

Books & works: Tao Te Ching

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