Friday Jan 06, 2023
You Are the Tao
Living the Tao-A Spiritual Podcast
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.
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Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
In this episode of Living the Tao, Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod explores the transformative power of acceptance and spiritual hygiene. Discover how letting go of “wouldas,” “shuddahs,” and “kudas” can free you from the past, and learn why managing your sensory and mental inputs is essential for cultivating calm, stillness, and enlightenment. Whether you’re seeking clarity in a chaotic world or looking to align with the Tao, this episode offers practical wisdom and timeless insights to help you grow.-Weekly Episode Sign Up Page at living-the-tao.supercast.comIntro 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
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Ever feel like you’re drowning in ideas, realizations, or life-changing “aha” moments? That’s not a problem—it’s progress.
In the inaugural Episode (1-1) of Living the Tao, Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod dives into what insight really is, how it functions in Taoist practice, and why true enlightenment means returning to your natural state. You’ll learn about the distinction between social mind and tao mind, how to work with your “ness,” and why Taoist methods were designed to make enlightenment not only possible—but practical.
Explore:
Why insights are not rare
The difference between temple, mystery, and hermit traditions
The real definition of enlightenment in the Four Ascendant School
Why you might be having too many insights (and that’s okay)
Study Guide and full, formated transcript can be found here: https://www.the-taoism-for-modern-world.com/episode-1-enlightenment-is-the-natural-state-of-humans/
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