The Role of Pain and Suffering in Pursuing Happiness and Wholeness

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the place of pain and suffering in the pursuit of happiness and wholeness. They explore the idea that going through grief and difficult situations can actually expand one's capacity for beauty and joy. They discuss the counterintuitive notion that pain and suffering can present opportunities for growth and learning. The hosts reflect on the importance of not denying or avoiding pain, but instead, allowing it to do its work and embracing the full range of emotions that come with it. They also touch on the challenges faced by empaths and the need to set boundaries and say no in order to maintain personal well-being.