Sep 1, 2026
“Abandon your plan to be a ‘loving and equitable ruler.’ Try to respond to the demands of inner truth. Stop vexing yourself and your people with these obsessions! Your people will breathe easily at last. They will live, and war will end by itself!”
— Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, page 140
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Aug 27, 2026
“Perfect love is without demonstration.”
— Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, page 138
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30
Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round!
Here is a link to an online version...
Aug 16, 2026
“When he tries to extend his power over objects, those objects gain control of him.”
— Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, page 136
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Aug 10, 2026
“…actions
go astray when they become deliberate, reflexive, and
intentional.”
— Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, page 134
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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:
Jul 28, 2026
“Can you rest where there is rest? Do you know when to stop?”
— Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 132
GUS – 12StepRecovery.ai
30
Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round!
Here is a link to an...