Living the Tao-A Spiritual Podcast

Acceptance is Not Surrender

Living the Tao-A Spiritual Podcast

Show Notes

What does it really mean to accept something?

In this episode (1-169) of Living the Tao, Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod explores why acceptance is often misunderstood and how it allows people to respond more effectively to life’s challenges. The discussion examines the relationship between memory, expectation, and anxiety—and why acceptance is a core practice in Taoist philosophy.

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