Living the Tao-A Spiritual Podcast

In this episode, Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod reveals that you are already the thing that you are pursuing, and the Four spheres of power: Social, martial, Qi, and Tao. Plus tips on the powerful practice of invocation. -Sign Up Page at living-the-tao.supercast.com . 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

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.com 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

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