How does Brian D Smith’s method of integrating Taoism outperform traditional grief healing techniques?

I blend Taoist principles with grief work, but I wouldn’t claim it “outperforms” everything else; grief isn’t a competition and different tools fit different people. I can tell you how my Taoist-influenced approach is different and often more effective for some.

• It treats grief as energy, not just emotion: Qigong, breath, and gentle movement help move stuck grief through the body, not only through talking
• It emphasizes harmony, not “fixing”: Taoism invites us to flow with grief instead of fighting it or forcing “stages”
• It uses play and presence: reconnecting with your inner child, fidgeting, and curiosity become healing tools, not problems
• It’s deeply spiritual but non-dogmatic: we explore consciousness and afterlife evidence without requiring a specific belief system

In practice, this can feel gentler, more embodied, and more hopeful than purely cognitive or clinical models for many people.

Would you like a simple Taoist-style exercise you can use when a grief wave hits?