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Qi and Higher Thought

Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod explains why higher energy levels are critical for maintaining advanced spiritual behaviors and how low energy can make enlightenment seem out of reach. Gain a deeper understanding of how energy influences your spiritual state and explore practical Taoist insights to harness chi effectively. Perfect for anyone seeking balance, self-discovery, or deeper connections to Taoism.

Hidden Truth About Karma: Ep 108

Episode 108 of Living the Tao, “The Hidden Truth About Karma,” reveals how Taoism redefines karma beyond cause and effect. Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod challenges misconceptions, offering a fresh perspective on using karma as a tool for present-moment balance and clarity. This isn’t your typical karma discussion—it’s a journey into transformative Taoist wisdom.

Taoism For a Better Life

In this bonus episode of Living the Tao, Master Mikel Steenrod explains how Taoism adapts to individual journeys. Learn how to manage stress, balance relationships, and find inner peace through the guiding vision of Taoism. Discover its cultural impact, from Bruce Lee’s wisdom to everyday life insights. This is a video episode.

Latest Articles

A Taoist altar featuring a statue of Iron Crutch Li holding a staff and gourd, with incense, a yin-yang symbol, and a peach offering in soft natural light.

Taoist Living: How Everyday Rituals Keep You Close to the Way

You don’t have to live on a mountaintop to live the Tao. Discover how ordinary rituals like incense, bathing, and celebration help lay Taoists walk the Way. This gentle guide gathers sacred practices anyone can use—right at home.

Illustration of the Fusang tree from Taoist mythology, with ten glowing suns nestled in its branches and one rising over an eastern sea.

What Is Fusang? Taoist Myth of the Eastern Sun Tree

Fusang is a legendary Taoist symbol—the eastern tree where the suns rise and spiritual journeys begin. Rooted in the Shan Hai Jing, it appears across classical texts as both a mythical land and a sacred axis, guiding cosmic rhythms and personal transformation.

A traditional East Asian-inspired Taoist altar decorated for summer, featuring a red lantern, sunflowers, peaches, a candle, bamboo stalks, and a steaming teacup beneath a red Yin-Yang symbol on the wall.

How to Celebrate a Taoist Summer Festival at Home

Taoist Summer Festival – Learn how to create a personal Taoist summer celebration at home. This guide includes altar ideas, color themes, offerings, and decorations, along with the historical reasons why the summer solstice has no official Taoist holiday—but still holds deep spiritual meaning.