Chuang Tzu – When the Shoe Fits
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Release Date: 03/11/2026
The Chuang Tzu – The Useless: Can I find gratitude for what appears to be useless?
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"If you have no appreciation for what has no use, you cannot begin to talk about what can be used." — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, page 153 GUS – Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at . 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...
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The Chuang Tzu – Tao: Finding the God of YOUR Understanding
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"Tao is beyond words and beyond things. It is not expressed either in word or in silence. Where there is no longer word or silence, Tao is apprehended." — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, page 152 GUS – Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at . 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...
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The Chuang Tzu – Flight from Benevolence: Have I Forgotten How to Stop My Wagon?
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"He could bring himself to retire. He had forgotten how to stop his wagon." — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, page 148 GUS – Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at . 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...
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The Chuang Tzu – Good Fortune: Is It Really Good Fortune?
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“Kwan shall eat meat and drink wine for the rest of his days at government expense. Ki broke down and sobbed: My poor son! My poor son! What has he done to deserve this misfortune?” — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, page 144 GUS – Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at . Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free...
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The Chuang Tzu – Monkey Mountain: Personal Advertisement is Dangerous
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“This animal advertised his cleverness. He trusted in his own skill. He thought no one could touch him. Remember that! Do not rely on distinction and talent when you deal with men!” — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, page 143 GUS – Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at . 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...
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The Chuang Tzu – Active Life: Am I Really Living?
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“They are pressed down and crushed by external forces, fashion, the market, events, public opinion. Never in a whole lifetime do they recover their right mind! The active life! What a pity!” — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, page 142 GUS – Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at . Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a...
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The Chuang Tzu – Advising The Prince: Do Not Seek to Do Good. Allow Yourself to Become It.
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“Abandon your plan to be a ‘loving and equitable ruler.’ Try to respond to the demands of inner truth. Stop vexing yourself and your people with these obsessions! Your people will breathe easily at last. They will live, and war will end by itself!” — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, page 140 GUS – Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But...
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The Chuang Tzu – Apologies: Perfect Love Requires No Defense.
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“Perfect love is without demonstration.” — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, page 138 GUS – Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every...
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The Chuang Tzu – The Inner Law: Am I Determined to Value Others?
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“When he tries to extend his power over objects, those objects gain control of him.” — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, page 136 ...
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The Chuang Tzu – The Tower of the Spirit: What I Compromise to Keep I Will Lose.
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“…actions go astray when they become deliberate, reflexive, and intentional.” — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, page 134 GUS – Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at . 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. ...
info_outline“When the heart is right, ‘for’ and ‘against’ are forgotten.”
— Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 112
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