Show 95 — The Tao of Play and Chuang Tzu’s ‘Good Fortune’

What's This Tao All About? by Tod Perry

Mar 3, 2025Religion & Spirituality

On this episode, Tod reviews George Thompson’s new movie “The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself.” The two also examine George’s ideas about play and Chung Tzu’s thoughts on the true meaning of having good fortune. GoFundMe:...

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