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May 19, 2026 50 min

The Waiting is the Hardest Part

from The Modern Taoist Hosted by Kit Mann

What makes waiting so painful? Not just bad news. Not failure. The space before knowing. In this episode, we explore the uniquely difficult experience of living in uncertainty — waiting for answers, outcomes, decisions, change, or the next version of your life to begin. From pending medical results to major life transitions, Taoism offers a perspective that goes far beyond “just be present” or “let go.” This episode looks at why the mind runs endless scenarios during uncertain periods, how waiting exposes our lack of control, and what the Tao Te Ching actually means when it speaks about attachment to outcomes. Not abstract philosophy. Real life. Real uncertainty. And a grounded Taoist approach to moving through it without losing yourself in the process. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and all major podcast platforms. https://linktr.ee/daoananda

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