
S1E173 - The Lie of Separation: Why You Already Belong to the Dao
Published: April 3, 2026
Duration: 29:31
What if the feeling that you’re separate… isn’t real?
In this episode of Living the Tao, Taoist Master Mikel Steenrod and Morgan explore one of the most powerful illusions shaping modern life—the belief that we are disconnected from nature, from reality, and from the Dao itself.
At the center of this discussion is the concept of the social mind—a framework that creates identity, belonging, and meaning, but also introduces a false sense of separation. As it grows stronger, our natural connection to reality becomes harder to perceive.
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