Cup of Tao
Episodes
Inaction and Virtue
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 8 - Inaction and VirtueHosted by Chris L McClishIn this episode: I am going to revisit the concepts of inaction (wu wei...
Improving your life
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 7 - Improving your lifeHosted by Chris L McClishIn this episode: I am going to go to the basics and talk a bit about so...
Don't be too nice
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 6 - Don't be too nice Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to revisit the topic of communicating authe...
Coping
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 5 - Coping Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to talk more about my personal experience coping w...
Humble yourself
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 4 - Humble yourself Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to talk more about humiltity. Cup of Ta...
Discontentment
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 3 - Discontentment Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to revisit the topic of discontentment i...
My way or the highway
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 2 - My way or the highway Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to revisit the topic of expectation...
Things come and go
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 7 Episode 1 - Things come and go Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to talk about how things enter and then...
Gripping too tightly
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 11 - Gripping too tightly Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I address clinging on to things too tightly, to...
Best version of yourself
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 10 - Best version of yourself Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to talk about virtue and integr...
Mindfulness revisited
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 9 - Mindfulness revisited Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to revisit the topic of mindfulness....
Dealing with criticism
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 8 - Dealing with criticism Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I talk about dealing with criticism. Lao Tzu ...
The art of letting go
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 7 - The art of letting go Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to have a listener on, Spencer S. H...
Toxic People
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 6 - Toxic People Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I am going to talk about people in our lives who are toxi...
Not good enough
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 5 - Not Good Enough Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I talk about something that all of us share (well, mos...
Prepare for the worst?
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 4 - Prepare for the worst? Some Stoicism Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I talk about whether or not we sh...
Appreciation
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 3 - AppreciationHosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I talk about not taking things for granted. To cherish, ...
Behavioral Traps
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 2 - Behavioral Traps Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I talk about getting stuck in the ACE agenda (av...
Hope
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cup of Tao Season 6 Episode 1 - Hope Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I talk about Hope and how this is an important ingredient in...
Acceptance
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of this season: I talk about the theme of this podcast and my book - acceptance.
Life
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I talk about the subject of living - truly living your life.
Support
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I talk about the importance of having or developing and using a support system so that you don't deal with life on your own.
Harmony with Nature
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I talk about reconnecting to nature. Take time to connect, admire and respect nature and the outdoors!
Enjoyment
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I talk about making sure you reward yourself and have ways to enjoy life around you.
Forgiveness
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I talk about forgiveness and letting go of anger and resentment. After discussing this, I take a short break and then talk a bit ab...
Be here now
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I talk about the importance of being present and soaking in whatever good is in the present moment, with mindfulness that these thing...
Healthy Auto Pilot
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I talk about the commitment and practice of doing healthy new behaviors until they become second nature (part of your routine - while...
Control and Expectation
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I talk about how our expectations of a certain outcome can set up suffering, and about how accepting fate or the outcome, and even me...
Healthy Delusions
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I talk about - what I call "Healthy Delusions", which are ways of seeing the world that help us function. These are contrasted with ...
How to deal with hardship
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss a brief outline for dealing with hardship in life using three Taoist principles.
A single step
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I talk about how one small decision can change your life - sometimes not for the better. Many of us can trace some life circumstance...
Compassion
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I talk about compassion (love, mercy, empathy, compassion, kindness, etc.).
The answers
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk more about free-will, comparisons, determinism and purpose.
Daily Mindfulness
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I discuss tips for doing the important practice of daily mindfulness to achieve a level of freedom from buying in to destructive thoughts.
Addiction
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss the difficult topic of addition.
Luck and Misfortune
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss luck and misfortune. I describe a story of a man who is an example of both - Frane Selak.
Not a Taoist
17 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I interview a friend that I had met during a Taoist Meetup Group about two years ago, "Spek". Spek and I will discuss why he is "not ...
Clinging to Absurdity
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss philosopher Alburt Camus' concept of Absurdity and then relate this to Taoism.
Chaos Order Violence Injustice Disorder
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss a little bit of some of the crazy times around us which currently include our recent COVID pandemic and the protests surrou...
Imperfections
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss imperfections - and I am leaving this episode unedited for mistakes - to keep the episode very imperfect.
Is this who I want to be
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this show, we are going to ask an important question to guide future behaviors - especially when we choosing undesirable behviors.
Wrap up of Season III
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss Chapter 5 of the Tao Te Ching and then wrap up Season III with some good information.
Violence and war
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss some chapters 30 and 31 of the Tao Te Ching.
The Tao is elusive
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss how the Tao seems to elude us just when we think we have hope and maybe some answers to our ultimate questions - and when w...
Punishment and Crime
07 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss Ch 74 of the Tao Te Ching pertaining to capital punishment.
Give up control
23 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss chapter 29 of the Tao Te Ching and talk some about our often unsuccessful need to try to control things - much of which is ...
Be humble
02 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss some chapters of the Tao Te Ching regarding humility.
The Tao is not what is spoken but what is lived
05 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss some chapters - Chapters 5 and 6, of the Tao Te Ching.
The Endless Cup
28 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss Chapter 4 of the Tao Te Ching.
Questioning what you think that you know
21 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss Chapter 3 of the Tao Te Ching.
Yin and Yang
14 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss Chapter 2 of the Tao Te Ching and the contrasting concepts of opposing or complementary forces - the ying and yang.
The Tao that can be told
07 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I read Chapter 1 of the Tao Te Ching and then provide commentary.
Review of Season 2
18 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
n this final episode of season 2, I do a quick review of seasons 1 and 2 - providing some key points.
Synchronicity
11 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss the Jungian concept of synchronicity and touch upon reincarnation. In the question of today, I answer about how to explain ...
Organized religious institutions
27 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss some possible reasons why people are turning away from churches and some organized religions in general, in favor of their ...
Being different and facing rejection
20 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss our uniqueness and get personal about my own uniqueness. I also discuss rejection and the feelings associated of feeling br...
Moderation
13 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss the concept of moderation. In the question of today, I answer about my impression of a popular book which interprets and co...
Some questions to ponder
30 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I challenge you with some philosophical questions to get your mind to do some exploring. In the question of today, I answer a "grab b...
Ride a bike
23 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss the benefits of riding a bike. Not Taoism related you say - oh yes it is, biking is a way of living in harmony with the Tao...
A Taoist Pitbull
16 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss a probably Taoist master, my pitbull dog Coco - I will explain. In the question of today, I answer "What do you love most a...
Be assertive
09 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss assertive styles of communication, which fits with the Taoism approach of moderation and staying in the middle - as opposed...
Diet and Taoism
02 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss what you eat. I talk about my new keto diet in order to improve my health.
Chi, Ki, and Tai Chi
23 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I interview Bill Douglas, who is a Tai Chi instructor, as well as the founder of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day!
Fun with mindfulness
16 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss a fun technique to explain mindfulness. In the question of today, I answer, "How do explain Taoism to kids?"
Depression
09 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss depression. I have two messages about it, both equally important in my opinion. In the question of today, I answer about o...
Do the right thing
02 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss doing the right thing - living a life of virtue in accordance with the Tao. I comment on how many people and businesses see...
Change our thoughts?
26 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss whether it is better to try to change specific thoughts, including replacing them, or instead, is it better to change our r...
Be like water
19 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss Lao Tzu's reminder to us, to be like water - which is powerful, essential, and yet humble. In the question of today, I give...
The most important things
12 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss the things that really matter most in our lives, what can we do to make our priorities a priority? In the question of today...
Got to let it go
05 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss the risk of holding on to things and the need to let go of prolonged anger, resentments, and holding on to anything destruc...
Don't marry your beliefs
29 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss attachments to our beliefs and other aspects of our lives. In the question of today, I answer about my favorite translation...
Lao Tzu and his empty cup
22 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss the empty cup and how we all have a "not good enough". We try to fill our empty cup, but that is what makes our "cup" usefu...
Be true to your nature
15 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss how it is often important to make sure the path you are on is true to your nature. In the question of today, I answer about...
Simplify your life
08 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss ways to make your life easier in order to reduce stress. In the question of today, I answer a question about tips for a mar...
Ice cream and a yellow Jeep
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss how your brain has a hard time processing "not" doing things. I provide a fun experiment which demonstrates this. In the qu...
Taoism and acceptance
25 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I talk about acceptance and letting go during times of adverse circumstances. I provide 5 tips on things to be aware of during times ...
Meditation Monkeys
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I talk a little bit about monkeys, well sort of- but mostly about meditation. It does not have to be boring! Also, I answer the quest...
How many Taoists does it take to change a light bulb?
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I talk about change, how difficult it is. I open with the Taoist parable of the Out of Control Horse and describe how it is often nec...
Now is the only time
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I talk about the importance of both spontaneity and being fully present in the moment. We spend too much time focused on the future o...
People can be mean
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I talk about people who are rude and some downright mean. I talk about an example where I could have been rude, but I am glad I wasn'...
Self Limiting Factors
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I discuss self-limiting factors that keep us stuck from being fully present and enjoying meaningful moments in life. I do a recap of ...
Get rid of stress?
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: I introduce this podcast about Taoist philosophy combined with contextual psychology for today's uncertain times. I ask: Should we t...