Podcast appearances and mentions of Derek Lin

The sages act without conceit Achieve without claiming credit  They do not wish to display their virtue — Derek Lin, Tao Te Ching, Verse 77   30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:1 You can download a free PDF of the most current version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. You are welcome to share, post, and distribute this book anywhere that you believe it will be of help. You can also access a free daily Tao Recovery Email, a list of podcasts, and many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily thoughts from the 365 Day Course in Miracles Calendar. Check the notes in each event for a longer description.  https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=ZjgxYTkzMjFmYmI4ZjI1YzRhN2IwYmYzZGM2MTQzNGE0MzhiNjBhM2E5MjUzODhkNzEwMDQxZWQ0MDMzYjg3N0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t   Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

I dare not be the host, but prefer to be the guest. — Derek Lin, Tao Te Ching, Verse 69 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:1 You can download a free PDF of the most current version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. You are welcome to share, post, and distribute this book anywhere that you believe it will be of help. You can also access a free daily Tao Recovery Email, a list of podcasts, and many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   30 Tools to Stay Sober: https://buddyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/30-Tools-to-Stay-Sober120921.pdf   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

It is called the virtue of non-contention — Derek Lin, Tao Te Ching, Verse 68 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:1 You can download a free PDF of the most current version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. You are welcome to share, post, and distribute this book anywhere that you believe it will be of help. You can also access a free daily Tao Recovery Email, a list of podcasts, and many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   30 Tools to Stay Sober: https://buddyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/30-Tools-to-Stay-Sober120921.pdf   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

The sage knows without going Names without seeing Achieves without striving — Derek Lin, Tao Te Ching, Verse 47 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! We are looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:1 Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast. Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com 30 Tools to Stay Sober; https://buddyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/30-Tools-to-Stay-Sober120921.pdf Info on the new book, Powerless But Not Helpless, the free daily Tao Recovery Email, Sensei Elliston's new book, a list of podcasts, and many recovery  resources at www.BuddyC.org Zen Home Meditation Training https://www.aszc.org/sitting-with-sensei Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

Emerging markets are much changed from a decade ago. We talk to Dara White, Head of Global Emerging Markets Equity, and Derek Lin, Portfolio Manager and China specialist, about the major themes driving this universe, why it's the most exciting time to be invested in EMs, and how we as investors navigate the opportunities and challenges posed by this large and diverse market

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses 3 spiritual books that every serious seeker needs to read. The episode discusses the importance of each book and how they benefit the seeker on the journey and little insights from the three books are shared. You can get the three books via the links below and this is based if you are in the US. For any other country, either do a search or use your home country's Amazon page. I am not affiliated to any of these books in any way and will not receive any money from the sales of these books. I only recommend them based on my own reading of the books.The Upanishads (Tr. Eknath Easwaran): https://amzn.to/3vZVUe4Tao Te Ching (Tr. Derek Lin): https://amzn.to/35TGAoTAshtavakra Gita (Tr. John Richards: https://amzn.to/3dh87EVIf you follow Swami Sarvapriyananda, who is an excellent Spiritual Teacher of Hinduism, he recommends the following translation of the Ashtavakra Gita, here referred to as Ashtavakra Samhita (Tr. Swami Nityaswarupananda): https://amzn.to/3jeD8NpYou probably could find free versions of these books on the net, but search at your own risk. I hope you enjoyed listening to this 3rd episode and if you are interested in listening to me ponder more about spirituality and mysticism, please follow/subscribe to the podcast.New episodes will be available every Sunday and Thursday.You can follow me on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeardedmysticpodcast/TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdk3HPJh/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBeardedMysticPodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearded_mystic  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Bearded-Mystic-PodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcast)

In our second book club, Jen and Sarah Jane follow some dharmic threads through the ancient Taoist text the “Tao Te Ching” by Laozi and enjoy the poetic language used to, somehow, beautifully illuminate something that cannot be defined. The Tao is the source of everything and the way of life, and this text invites us to align ourselves and our lifestyle with the natural order of things. In their discussion, Jen and Sarah Jane focus on just a couple of themes: effortless action (wu wei), as well as Taoism’s Three Treasures: compassion, frugality, and humility.Both Jen and Sarah Jane’s teaching practices and offerings have been informed by years of study and practice in Yin Yoga, which is based in Taoist energy practices. Their appreciation for the text, the lineages it has birthed, and the teachers who transmit its teachings is great. If it has been years since you read the pithy 81 chapters that constitute this metaphysical classic, or you haven’t yet picked it up, you won’t want to miss this.  As Skillful Means Podcast heads into a partial summer break (though Jen and Sarah Jane will continue adding guided practices to the podcast feed), you are invited to also drop into simplicity inspired by advice both practical and profound of the “Tao Te Ching.”Tao Te Ching Translations Used in this Episode"Tao Te Ching Online Translation" is Derek Lin and Lama Surya Das’s “Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained.” https://taoism.net/tao/tao-te-ching-online-translation/“Tao Te Ching” translated by Gia-fu Feng, Jane English, and Toinette Lippe: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780679724346"Tao Te Ching" translated by Wikisource: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Translation:Tao_Te_ChingOnline ProgramsJen leads Yin Yoga teacher trainings and is offering a 35hr Yin Yoga & Taoism virtual course in June 2021. You can find out more at www.sati.yoga. Giving to IndiaUNICEF: https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/india-faces-brutal-covid-19-crisis-unicef-there-help/38520Indian Red Cross:  https://www.indianredcross.org/ircs/COVID19DonateOxfam: https://www.oxfamindia.org/coronavirusWord Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/news/wck-activates-chefsforindiaCare: https://www.care.org~~~You can find us on  Facebook and Instagram. We also welcome your messages at feedback@skillfulmeanspodcast.com or in our voicemail box on SpeakPipe.You can also get in touch with Jen and Sarah Jane directly. Don't forget! You can also practice with us live each week: https://www.sati.yoga/practice/virtualclasses.html

The Tao Te Ching, translated by Derek Lin and Stephen Addiss/Stanley Lombardo A. C. Graham: Chuang-tzǔ: The Inner Chapters Harold D. Roth: A Companion to Angus C. Graham's Chuang Tzu John Keats: "When I Have Fears That I May Cease to Be" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bkam/message

What is health equity and how does it relate to food systems?  Derek Lin, a policy analyst at New Mexico Voices for Children, joins Sophia to share his perspective on using an equity lens to think about and address food insecurity. Show Notes: 3:20 The "gut microbiome" or gut flora or gut microbiota are the microorganisms including bacteria, archaea and fungi that live in the digestive tracts of humans and other animals including insects. 3:50 the “Map the Meal Gap 2019” annual report from Feeding America found that 1 in 4 children experience food insecurity in New Mexico, the highest indices of childhood hunger in the nation. https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/new-mexico15:50 SNAP aka the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, provides nutrition benefits to food insecure families. 17:35 TANF aka Temporary Assistance for Needy Families operates differently state by state and supports a variety of programs that are aimed at helping income insecure families achieve more self-sufficiency. 18:35 Under the Trump administration, the "Public Charge" rule has been interpreted broadly and used widely to  reduce the number of people eligible for green cards and other visas in the United States and has consequently made benefits such as SNAP increasingly inaccessible to immigrant populations. https://www.inquirer.com/news/immigration-trump-hunger-food-stamps-public-charge-20200301.html19:55 Households do not reach food security through access to maximum amount of benefits. The shortfall of these programs is clearly illustrated through numbers: https://www.npr.org/2020/09/27/912486921/food-insecurity-in-the-u-s-by-the-numbers23:44 Research has been done on how the working families tax refund would reduce childhood poverty and hunger significantly https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-tax/working-families-tax-relief-act-would-raise-incomes-of-46-million-households#:~:text=The%20credit%20is%20refundable%2C%20meaning,%2C%20property%2C%20and%20other%20taxes.Expanding low income comprehensive tax rebates and creating a fairer tax system is another policy solution to systemic poverty and food insecurity that NM Voices advocates for. Check out their factsheet: https://www.nmvoices.org/archives/1229225:10 https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/opinion/2020/10/21/addressing-new-mexicos-food-and-water-insecurity-critical/6002366002/31:00 Food sovereignty, a term coined in 1996 by members of Via Campesina, an international farmers' organization, asserts that the people who produce, distribute, and consume food should control the mechanisms and policies of food production and distribution.Learn more about how the New Mexico Out-of-School Network is fighting hunger through OST at our website NMOST.org. The music for this podcast was made by Rock Violinist, Adam Degraff, you can follow him and check out his music at adamviolin.com.  

In this episode, we speak to Derek Lin, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Exabeam. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Yael is joined for a discussion of Taoism by What’s This Tao All About podcast hosts, Tod Perry and Dr. Carl Totton. Join us for a lively discussion about how ancient wisdom of Tao can help us find greater balance between work and family roles. Listen and learn: New ways to think about the conflict between work and family rolesHow Taoists define yin and yang and how the balance of these forces support greater balanceHow to find moments of quiet in the busyness of modern working parent lifeHow Taoist principles can help us find greater happiness About Tod Perry and Dr. Carl Totton Tod Perry Dr. Carl Totton Tod Perry is head writer at Upworthy and has a history of doing podcasting, producing shows for Howard Stern and Adam Corolla. Tod became interested in Taoism after reading The Tao of Pooh (by Benjamin Hoff) in his 20’s. Several years later, Tod sought out podcast resources to revitalize his spirituality, but was unable to find something that spoke to his needs. So, he decided to start his own podcast, and What’s This Tao All About was born. Dr. Carl Totton is a clinical psychologist and founder of the Taoist Institute in Los Angeles, where he offers Chinese internal health and martial arts instruction. Dr. Totton has studied Chinese healing and martial arts for over 45 years and is certified as a qigong and martial arts grandmaster. He has worked in diverse clinical settings including private practice, hospitals, community mental health clinics, and schools. Dr. Totton is listed in the US Martial Arts Hall of Fame and has taught Taoism to many members of the film, music, and entertainment industries. On What’s This Tao All About, Tod and Dr. Carl Totton offer a lighthearted and fun look at the ancient wisdom of Taoism. They explore the meaning of ancient texts and wisdom and apply these ideas to problems of modern living. Most importantly, they keep it real and really funny. Resources from Tod Perry and Dr. Carl Totton: What’s This Tao All About PodcastA Few Particularly Relevant Episodes:What’s This Tao All About, Episode #7 on Balance and MeditationWhat’s This Tao All About, Episode #31 on The Tao of PoohWhat’s This Tao All About, Episode #40 on Balance The Taoist Institute, Los Angeles A Few Books to Introduce You to Taoism: The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin HoofThe Tao te Ching, Lao TzuThe Book of Chuang TzuThe Tao of Daily Life, by Derek Lin

Learn how Taoist philosophies can bring success. This best selling and award-winning author will share beautiful and captivating stories that make the Tao accessible to beginners, while still being powerful to practitioners. Spark your creativity, channel your negative energy into motivation, create tranquility, and reveal your True Self. About our Guest: Derek Lin is an award-winning, bestselling author in the Tao genre. With native fluency in both Chinese and English, he offers Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained, an original translation that sets a new standard for accuracy and captures the lyrical beauty of the original. His The Tao of Daily Life, a breakout Eastern wisdom bestseller, integrates Taoist stories with dharmic lessons for life in the modern world. His The Tao of Success reveals the secrets of the ancients to transform the self in order to live life to the utmost.  Lin serves as the Director of Tao Studies at the Great Tao Foundation of America in El Monte, California, where he is an active speaker and educator on the Tao Te Ching as well as Tao spirituality in general. Lin applies the Tao to his work everywhere, from the financial industry to cutting-edge technology. Working in such diverse fields has given Lin an outlook that integrates the wisdom of the ancients with the practical experience of reality today—a powerful, synergistic way of life he is sharing with his readers.. Show Highlights: Want to have a life with more joy, lasting happiness, and peace of mind? How can you push for results and success in your work life and have mental clarity and purity?  Check out how Derek discovered Taoism after 15 years of searching.  Learn how these ancient teachings help him live a deeply spiritual life even while amidst chaos as a manager in the fast paced world of technology. Does  letting go of attachment mean you should be apathetic?Listen to how Westerners often misinterpret the intention of this  idea of letting go and how to create the best balance in your life. How do you live a real life, make money, and still find time to meditation?Derek offers his advice on how to fit it all in.  Derek Lin shares how Taoist philosophies can bring success. Spark your creativity, channel your negative energy into motivation, create tranquility & reveal your True Self. Inspirational | Happiness | Spiritual | Spirituality | Meditation | Self-Help

Aired Sunday, 3 January 2016, 9:00 PM ETWould you like to know how to enjoy your life journey and use your intuition to discern and remain on the right path for you?It’s been said before that not all who wander are lost. Such a statement says a lot about how we perceive wanderers. However, revered Taoist philosopher Chuang Tzu claimed that those who wander are not only on the right path, they are also often the happiest.When Tzu lived twenty-four hundred years ago, he asserted that carefree wandering – the art of moving through life with a free and happy heart, regardless of how turbulent the journey might be – was the Tao of true happiness.Join Sylvia and her guest award winning author and Taoist teacher, Derek Lin, as they discuss the wisdom of Chuang Tzu as shared in Derek’s newest book, The Tao of Happiness: Stories from Chuang Tzu for Your Spiritual Journey.About the Guest Derek LinDerek Lin is the award-winning author of The Tao of Daily Life, The Tao of Success, and The Tao of Joy Every Day. He was born in Taiwan and grew up with native fluency in both Chinese and English. This background lets him convey Eastern teachings to Western readers in a way that is clear, simple, and authentic. Lin has utilized his linguistic skills to create a Tao Te Ching translation that has been lauded by critics as setting a new standard for accuracy and faithfully capturing the lyrical beauty of the original. He is an active speaker and educator on the Tao Te Ching and the Tao in general.To learn more about Derek Lin visit: www.DerekLin.com

Aired Sunday, 3 January 2016, 9:00 PM ETWould you like to know how to enjoy your life journey and use your intuition to discern and remain on the right path for you?It’s been said before that not all who wander are lost. Such a statement says a lot about how we perceive wanderers. However, revered Taoist philosopher Chuang Tzu claimed that those who wander are not only on the right path, they are also often the happiest.When Tzu lived twenty-four hundred years ago, he asserted that carefree wandering – the art of moving through life with a free and happy heart, regardless of how turbulent the journey might be – was the Tao of true happiness.Join Sylvia and her guest award winning author and Taoist teacher, Derek Lin, as they discuss the wisdom of Chuang Tzu as shared in Derek’s newest book, The Tao of Happiness: Stories from Chuang Tzu for Your Spiritual Journey.About the Guest Derek LinDerek Lin is the award-winning author of The Tao of Daily Life, The Tao of Success, and The Tao of Joy Every Day. He was born in Taiwan and grew up with native fluency in both Chinese and English. This background lets him convey Eastern teachings to Western readers in a way that is clear, simple, and authentic. Lin has utilized his linguistic skills to create a Tao Te Ching translation that has been lauded by critics as setting a new standard for accuracy and faithfully capturing the lyrical beauty of the original. He is an active speaker and educator on the Tao Te Ching and the Tao in general.To learn more about Derek Lin visit: www.DerekLin.com

WHAT IF ...there was A WAYto walk with intentand radiate inner joyevery day, not based on circumstances, but from within?As Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest, Derek Lin, author of "THE TAO OF HAPPINESS: Stories from Chuang Tzu for Your Spiritual Journey,"explains - from the Taoist sense, real happiness is a “process” and a lifelong journey that doesn't rely on external factors. The key to true happiness is within us, Lin says, paraphrasing Tzu's philosophy. Lin continued: "We should journey through life with a carefree heart no matter how bumpy that journey may be."In the simplest sense, Tao is a Chinese character which means "the way" or "the path."Chuang Tzu was the sage who stood apart from all others in Chinese history. His mastery was such that he could explain the Tao with simple stories, and his humor was such that he could see the joy in ordinary things. He taught his students about “carefree wandering” — the path of moving through life with a free and happy heart, regardless of how turbulent the journey might be.We may not have the instability or the clash of massive armies indicative of Chuang Tzu’s time, but we have a lot of stress and tension in our modern world. Many of us find ourselves fighting little battles on the personal front just to get through the day. We can benefit greatly from Chuang Tzu’s teachings. Join Julie Ann and master teacher of the Tao Derek Linto discover how to cultivate the happiness that can fill every moment, as well as last a lifetime.

The Tao of Happiness: Stories from Chuang Tzu with author Derek Lin If you have not encountered Chuang Tzu before, prepare yourself for a treat. He was the sage who stood apart from all others in Chinese history. He was a unique presence, a great mind like no one before or since. Chuang Tzu quickly distinguished himself and became well known for his deep understanding and sense of humor. His mastery was such that he could explain the Tao with simple stories, and his humor was such that he could see the joy in ordinary things. He taught his students about “carefree wandering”—the path of moving through life with a free and happy heart, regardless of how turbulent the journey might be. It is time for modern readers to join in on the fun. Chuang Tzu's wisdom is not just for Eastern culture, but for all of humanity. We may not have the instability or the clash of massive armies indicative of Chuang Tzu's time, but we have a lot of stress and tension in our modern world. Many of us find ourselves fighting little battles on the personal front just to get through the day. We can benefit greatly from Chuang Tzu's teachings. These parables are presented throughout this book and juxtaposed with the charming and intelligent prose of modern-day Taoist teacher and author Derek Lin. Together, Chuang Tzu and Lin will present you with simple lessons that will have a lasting impact on your life. Derek Lin is the award-winning author of The Tao of Daily Life, The Tao of Success, and The Tao of Joy Every Day. He was born in Taiwan and grew up with native fluency in both Chinese and English. This background lets him convey Eastern teachings to Western readers in a way that is clear, simple, and authentic.F or more info visit http://www.dereklin.com/

Taoist philosopher Chuang Tzu claimed that those who wander are not only on the right path, they are also often the happiest.It’s been said before that not all who wander are lost. Such a statement says a lot about how we perceive wanderers. However, revered Taoist philosopher Chuang Tzu claimed that those who wander are not only on the right path, they are also often the happiest. When Tzu lived twenty-four hundred years ago, he asserted that carefree wandering, the art of moving through life with a free and happy heart, regardless of how turbulent the journey might be, was the Tao of true happiness. Award-winning author and Taoist teacher, Derek Lin, joins Naturally Savvy hosts Andrea Donsky and Lisa Davis to share some of the Chuang Tzu's most beloved parables.Some of the most illuminating lessons show you how to:Enjoy the life journey, even when it’s turbulent.Use Tao cultivation to help choose wisely at the crossroads of life.Follow the Tao to become a people lover, not a possession lover.Remove obstacles and complexity to discover one’s true potential.Use intuition to discern and remain on the right path.Celebrated for their accessible, down-to-earth examples, Chuang Tzu’s teachings demonstrate that the Tao is everywhere, not just in holy places or in meditation.

What is Taoism? Derek Lin shares his understanding of the Taoist Beliefs from the stories of Chuang Tzu and the Tao Te Ching that answer the big metaphysical questions. How was the world created? Why are we here? Who am I? How do I manifest what I want in life? Plus, get some practical advice on how to deal with real-life challenges and the fears that are sadly becoming part of our daily reality. This show is broadcast live on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Aired Tuesday, 24 November 2015, 11:00 AM ETIf you have not encountered Chuang Tzu before, prepare yourself for a treat. He was the sage who stood apart from all others in Chinese history, and was well known for his deep understanding and sense of humor. When Tzu lived twenty-four hundred years ago, he taught his students about “carefree wandering”–the path of moving through life with a free and happy heart, regardless of how turbulent the journey might be.Celebrated for their accessible, down-to-earth examples, Chuang Tzu’s teachings demonstrate that the Tao is everywhere, not just in holy places or in meditation.About the Guest Taoist Teacher Derek LinDerek Lin is the award-winning author of The Tao of Daily Life, The Tao of Success, and The Tao of Joy Every Day. He was born in Taiwan and grew up with native fluency in both Chinese and English. This background lets him convey Eastern teachings to Western readers in a way that is clear, simple, and authentic. Lin has utilized his linguistic skills to create a Tao Te Ching translation that has been lauded by critics as setting a new standard for accuracy and faithfully capturing the lyrical beauty of the original. He is an active speaker and educator on the Tao Te Ching and the Tao in general.

Today we have Derek Lin, award winning author of ‘The Tao of Daily Life’, ‘The Tao of Success’, and ‘The Tao of Happiness’. Derek is here to let us know what Taoism is and how we can apply it in our lives so that we may better enjoy our lives here, now, in the present. This is especially something you’d want to tune in to because we live in a culture where time is valued like money in all the wrong ways. How is it that we grow so impatient with people ‘wasting’ our time yet we are not even living each minute to its full potential?

The "tao" is an ancient term used to describe the fundamental foundation of the universe.  In short, it is how we exist and inter-relate with all that surrounds us.  Do we engage and live in the now?  Are we too pulled by distraction to understand the here and now?  What could we gain from being more filly present?  All of these questions and more are part of host and astrologer, Chris Flisher's discussion with author Derek Lin whose book, "The Tao of Happiness" explores these concepts in an effort to enlighten and engage the human need for connection to reality.

WHAT IF ...there was A WAYto walk with intentand radiate inner joyevery day, not based on circumstances, but from within?As Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest, Derek Lin, author of "THE TAO OF HAPPINESS: Stories from Chuang Tzu for Your Spiritual Journey,"explains - from the Taoist sense, real happiness is a “process” and a lifelong journey that doesn't rely on external factors. The key to true happiness is within us, Lin says, paraphrasing Tzu's philosophy. Lin continued: "We should journey through life with a carefree heart no matter how bumpy that journey may be."In the simplest sense, Tao is a Chinese character which means "the way" or "the path."Chuang Tzu was the sage who stood apart from all others in Chinese history. His mastery was such that he could explain the Tao with simple stories, and his humor was such that he could see the joy in ordinary things. He taught his students about “carefree wandering” — the path of moving through life with a free and happy heart, regardless of how turbulent the journey might be.We may not have the instability or the clash of massive armies indicative of Chuang Tzu’s time, but we have a lot of stress and tension in our modern world. Many of us find ourselves fighting little battles on the personal front just to get through the day. We can benefit greatly from Chuang Tzu’s teachings. Join Julie Ann and master teacher of the Tao Derek Linto discover how to cultivate the happiness that can fill every moment, as well as last a lifetime.

The traditions of Taoism and Yoga both offer insights and practices for cultivating a joyful life. Join Taoist author and teacher Derek Lin and Rev. O'Brian as they explore practical ways to discover peace, joy, happiness and well-being in every moment.

ConsciousSHIFT guest Derek Lin, author of “The Tao of Joy Every Day” – which enables us weave that wisdom into our lives as a daily “mini-ritual,” shares with Julie Ann that “We need to open our eyes to see life itself as a gift, and perceive the goodness embedded everywhere. Every day is a blessing, […] The post ConsciousShift – Open a Soulstream of Joy with Derek Lin appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Derek, one of the bestselling Taoist teachers and writers in America today, applies the Tao to his work everywhere, from the financial industry to technology (for 12 years he went home from his "day job" to translate the Tao Te Ching - the primary Taoist text - from ancient Chinese into an English version lauded by experts worldwide), which he balances with his leadership as director of Tao studies at the Great Tao Foundation of America in El Monte, California.