A Taoist invitation to remember who you truly are, reclaim your inner worth, and live aligned with wu wei and your authentic self.

In this episode of Tao Dialogues, we explore what it means to return home to your true self. Through Taoist wisdom, wu wei and the remembrance of Shen, your innate spiritual essence and authentic self. We uncover why you were never broken, only temporarily misaligned. This conversation invites you to release striving, heal the Inner Child with compassion, and realign with inner truth, self-worth, and emotional balance. Discover how living aligned with the Tao restores clarity, stillness, and flow—so you stop chasing worth and begin embodying it

Read the blog post that inspired this episode: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/p/shining-from-within-reclaiming-our

Our Tao Dialogues are powerful yet gentle teachings about authenticity, spirituality and finding emotional balance and flow in everyday life. These spoken-word episodes draw from David James Lees’ practice as a Taoist monk and teacher, and expand upon popular posts on ‘David’s Journal’, his Substack blog.

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• TAO DIALOGUES PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICamFP2zMyey3KGTnfm2aUq&si=AW_ZOUeldKv3nHhF
• SHEN (THE SPIRITUAL SELF) PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIBmp50wYcmU7jCBLp1Qvl-j
• INNER CHILD PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qq

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A soothing guided meditation to help you let go of perfectionism, embrace your true self, and finally know that who you are is enough - with Taoist monk and teacher, David James Lees.

Experience a calming guided meditation designed to help you release perfectionism, silence the inner critic, and reconnect with your authentic self. Through gentle visualisation and Taoist-inspired wisdom, this practice helps you let go of old survival patterns, honour your inherent worth, and embrace the freedom of being perfectly imperfect. Ideal for healing self-judgement, reducing anxiety, and cultivating deep self-acceptance.

⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILE DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY

This meditation can be practised daily or whenever you need it.

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Other teachings and guided meditations you may enjoy:

• You Are Perfectly Imperfect: How to Stop Chasing Perfection https://youtu.be/pX3MdUogo_g?si=jGIy8ZJ06a2K-R50
• INNER CHILD PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qq&si=7TkslLfvthRWePOI
• GUIDED MEDITATION PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIA12P7BftG6a18lIWFDjL35&si=bWWub6YyoZpXhFub

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Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.

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Let go of perfectionism and discover how to embrace your truest, perfectly imperfect self.

In this episode, we explore how perfectionism begins in childhood as emotional protection and how it silently disconnects us from our authenticity, and inner truth. We unpack how to let go of perfection, dissolve people-pleasing, and embrace your perfectly imperfect self. If you’re ready to release perfectionism and remember who you truly are beneath the mask, this conversation will guide you back to freedom and flow.

With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach).

Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com

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Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you:

• Believe In Yourself – Guided Meditation https://youtu.be/Mw8oxjAIFyE?si=icAReJRbBnUUTbqu
• How to Believe Fully In Yourself https://youtu.be/1Z2nvteUc0g?si=zj6EcaIPRaEuzUgb
• INNER CHILD PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qq
• SHEN (THE SPIRITUAL SELF) PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIBmp50wYcmU7jCBLp1Qvl-j

Is there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion

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If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom

Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/

Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdom

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Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.