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 mentally preparing ourselves for a bad outcome, contrary to popular belief, may be beneficial.

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 "Unhealthy Delusions", which are ways that our brain tricks us into destructive thought and action.

In this episode, I discuss a brief outline for dealing with hardship in life using three Taoist principles.

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 circumstances back to a single poor decision.

I talk about compassion (love, mercy, empathy, compassion, kindness, etc.).

In this episode, I talk more about free-will, comparisons, determinism and purpose.

S4E8 - Daily Mindfulness - I discuss tips for doing the important practice of daily mindfulness to achieve a level of freedom from buying in to destructive thoughts.

Cup of Tao Season 4 Episode 7 - Addiction Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I discuss the difficult topic of addition. After discussing this, I take a short break and then talk on a more personal level. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC - please find me at my NEW website! www.chrismcclish.com For sponsorship information, please visit chrismcclish.com. Social Media I'm on Twitter @coachcmc. This podcast is now on Twitter @cupoftao. I'm on Facebook...

Cup of Tao Season 4 Episode 6 - Luck and Misfortune Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I discuss luck and misfortune. I describe a story of a man who is an example of both - Frane Selak. After discussing this, I am going to talk to you personally about my new diagnosis of diabetes and where I am at with things. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC - please find me at my NEW website! www.chrismcclish.com Social Media I'm on Twitter @coachcmc. This podcast is now on...

Cup of Tao Season 4 Episode 5 - Not a Taoist Hosted by Chris L McClish 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 a Taoist" and dive into other things including free-will. If you would like to comment to him, relate, or ask him a personal question, his email is [email protected]. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC - please find me at my NEW website!...

Cup of Tao Season 3 Episode 4 Clinging to Absurdity Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I discuss philosopher Alburt Camus' concept of Absurdity and then relate this to Taoism. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC - please find me at my NEW website! [ChrisMcClish.com] (https://chrismcclish.com) For sponsorship information, please visit chrismcclish.com. Send email correspondence to [email protected] and also tell me where you are from (City, State,...

Cup of Tao Season 3 Episode 4 Chaos Order Violence Injustice Disorder Hosted by Chris L McClish 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 surrounding police brutality and racial injustice. After discussing these, I answer a few questions and then I take a short break and then talk on a more personal level. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC - please find me at my NEW website!...

Cup of Tao Season 4 Episode 2 Imperfections Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I discuss imperfections - and I am leaving this episode unedited for mistakes - to keep the episode very imperfect. :) Stay safe! May peace and love be with you. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC - please find me at my NEW website! [ChrisMcClish.com] (https://chrismcclish.com) For sponsorship information, please visit chrismcclish.com. Send email correspondence to...

Cup of Tao Season 4 Episode 1 Is this who I want to be? Hosted by Chris L McClish Season 4 starts with a theme to "expect the unexpected!" For this show, we are going to ask an important question to guide future behaviors - especially when we choosing undesirable behviors. After discussing this, I take a short break and then talk about "Alligator River" and then the "Question of the Day" Segment will be discussed, finally some after thoughts and a challenge. Cup of Tao is a...

Cup of Tao Season 3 Episode 11 Wrap up of Season III Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I discuss Chapter 5 of the Tao Te Ching and then wrap up Season III with some good information. You can hear episodes at https://cupoftao.com. NEW primary WEBSITE: https://chrismcclish.com. Both my CoachCMC.com and TaoTeacher.com both now redirect to https://chrismcclish.com (which is actually https://sites.google.com/view/chrismcclish/). Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC...

Cup of Tao Season 3 Episode 10 Violence and war Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I discuss some chapters 30 and 31 of the Tao Te Ching. After discussing this, I take a short break and then talk on a more personal level. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC - please find me at my NEW website! [ChrisMcClish.com] (https://chrismcclish.com) For sponsorship information, please visit chrismcclish.com. Send email correspondence to [email protected] and also tell...

Cup of Tao Season 3 Episode 9 The Tao is elusive Hosted by Chris L McClish 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 we lose hope and fall into nihilism, the Tao seems to give us glimpses of hope and faith. I will be reading from the Crispin Sartwell 2016 version of the Tao Te Ching Chapter 38. After discussing this, I take a short break and then answer a question from Joe who...

Cup of Tao Season 3 Episode 8 Punishment and Crime Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I discuss Ch 74 of the Tao Te Ching pertaining to capital punishment. After discussing this, I take a short break and then talk on a more personal level. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC For sponsorship information, please visit coachcmc.com/contact-me or taoteacher.com. Send email correspondence to [email protected] and also tell me where you are from (City, State,...

Cup of Tao Season 3 Episode 7 Give up control Hosted by Chris L McClish 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 outside of our control. After discussing this, I take a short break and then talk on a more personal level. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC For sponsorship information, please visit coachcmc.com/contact-me or taoteacher.com. Send email...

Cup of Tao Season 3 Episode 6 Be humble Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I discuss some chapters of the Tao Te Ching regarding humility. After discussing this, I take a short break and then talk on a more personal level. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC For sponsorship information, please visit coachcmc.com/contact-me or taoteacher.com. Send email correspondence to [email protected] and also tell me where you are from (City, State, Country). Social...

Cup of Tao Season 3 Episode # Title Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I discuss some chapters - Chapters 5 and 6, of the Tao Te Ching. After discussing this, I take a short break and then talk on a more personal level. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC For sponsorship information, please visit coachcmc.com/contact-me or taoteacher.com. Send email correspondence to [email protected] and also tell me where you are from (City, State, Country). Social...

Cup of Tao Season 3 Episode 4 The Endless Cup Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I discuss Chapter 4 of the Tao Te Ching. After discussing this, I take a short break and then talk about my current life circumstances. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC For sponsorship information, please visit coachcmc.com/contact-me or taoteacher.com. Send email correspondence to [email protected] and also tell me where you are from (City, State, Country). Social...

Cup of Tao Season 3 Episode 3 Questioning what you think that you know Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I discuss Chapter 3 of the Tao Te Ching. After discussing this, I take a short break and then talk about my current life circumstances. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC For sponsorship information, please visit coachcmc.com/contact-me or taoteacher.com. Send email correspondence to [email protected] and also tell me where you are from (City, State,...

Cup of Tao Season 3 Episode 2 Yin and Yang Hosted by Chris L McClish 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. After a short break, I yap a little bit about my life and some initial observations in my new job as a probation and parole officer. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC For sponsorship information, please visit coachcmc.com/contact-me or taoteacher.com. ...

Cup of Tao Season 3 Episode 1 The Tao that can be Told Hosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I read Chapter 1 of the Tao Te Ching and then provide commentary. After the commentary, I provide an update on my lie - I began a new career as a probation and parole officer! Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLC For sponsorship information, please visit coachcmc.com/contact-me or taoteacher.com. Send your question of the day to [email protected] and in the subject...