Kate's Recovery Story – Am I Too Smart for Recovery?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Kate's story is of a brilliant biology major learning how to let go in recovery, and the role studying the Tao has played in the process. I hope you enjoy Kate's story!<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">We are taking a break from the weekly group meeting and interviewing some past participants, Facebook group members, and a few authors. If your recovery has been enhanced by Taoist text, don't hesitate to contact us and share your experience!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Here are some of the questions we tackle;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">1. Background; Where from, vocation, family, a picture of your life then and now.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">2. Has your view of the H.P. changed since you started your recovery journey? How similar is your present H.P. to the one you grew up with?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">3. Why does the Tao speak to you? How do you see your relationship with the Tao? What is the Tao to you?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">4. Do you have a favorite Tao verse or quote?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">5. Do you recommend any Tao podcasts other than this one?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">6. Any Tao-related books or devotionals?</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting; <a href= "https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:46" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class= "MsoHyperlink">https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/se