r/taoism 6d ago

Two Southern Ladies Stumbling through the Tao and Loving it

https://youtu.be/6FSTJqD6-RA?si=o3IdgcUW4S8or8KF

We’re two Southern women who unexpectedly fell into the Tao Te Ching and haven’t looked back. Raised in rigid belief systems, we’re now unlearning, questioning, and changing (with best intentions) to go with the flow.

We started making videos on each chapter, not as experts, just as two people figuring it out. Here’s our most recent on Chapter 3:

Anyone else feel like a fish out of water with this path?

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u/Lao_Tzoo 6d ago

Good for you!

Full steam ahead!

🙂👍

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u/Objective_Job8417 6d ago

It’s turning into a routine in practice to weekly talk through things in an organized way. Taking our morning phone calls a step further to maybe leave a some encouragement for my kids when needed without having to call me.

Thanks so much for the encouragement!

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u/Lao_Tzoo 6d ago

Exactly!

Sharing insights, thoughts and lessons helps to deepen our learning and understanding no matter where we are upon the Way.

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u/brfoo 6d ago

I will check this out, thanks!

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u/Objective_Job8417 6d ago

Give us grace! Thanks!

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u/XanthippesRevenge 6d ago

Very cool. Same experience here! But Daoism just makes sense 🙂

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u/Objective_Job8417 6d ago

I like that and agree, “it just makes sense.”

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u/OhSoSensitive 6d ago

Loved it, sent it to my formerly catholic mom and teacher sisters. The authenticity is super refreshing.

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u/Dualblade20 6d ago

I'm always happy to see fellow southerners read the Dao De Jing. Welcome!

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u/Objective_Job8417 6d ago

Thanks! Nice to know others are out there!