Discover how to move from fear and control into effortless alignment through the Taoist teaching of wu wei.

Ever wonder why even positive change can feel unsettling?

In this Tao Dialogue episode, we explore:

• Why red-light emotions (fear, anxiety, frustration) are not enemies but messengers.
• The Golden Thread Process — tracing emotions back to their root beliefs.
• How to guide your Inner Child back to balance through Shen, your inner truth.
• The Taoist art of non-doing — how to act with presence, not pressure.

Learn to let go of control, trust life’s rhythm, and transform uncertainty into liberation. Because we are not here to control the wind — we are here to learn how to move with it.

Read the blog post that inspired this episode: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/p/living-effortlessly-in-a-world-of

Our Tao Dialogues are powerful yet gentle teachings about authenticity, spirituality and finding emotional balance and flow in everyday life. These spoken-word episodes draw from David James Lees’ practice as a Taoist monk and teacher, and expand upon popular posts on ‘David’s Journal’, his Substack blog.

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Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you:

• Everything Will Be OK – Guided Meditation on Trusting https://youtu.be/SaJOyIsA21o?si=ZkK4WuaiwqymjgOd
• TAO DIALOGUES PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICamFP2zMyey3KGTnfm2aUq&si=AW_ZOUeldKv3nHhF
• INNER CHILD PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qq

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Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.

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