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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:
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In this episode, Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod reminds us that it’s OK to be “in the world” while you gradually convert your social-mind into tao-mind.

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

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In this episode, Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod reminds us that it’s OK to be “in the world” while you gradually convert your social-mind into tao-mind.