52: The 5 Causes of Suffering and How To Stop

"It's not what happens to you but how you interpret and what you make things mean that causes you suffering."  Episode Summary: In life we all go through challenging moments and difficult situations that cause pain; the death of a loved one or the end of a relationship can be painful and unavoidable. Suffering, however, is an optional experience. Listen to this episode to learn about 5 causes of suffering and how to overcome them. Some Questions I Ask What are the stories that you are making up about yourself and those around you? What is the impact of these stories in your life? What roles and personas did you develop as a way of getting love and validation? Is who you are who you really are or simply who you've been conditioned to be? What are you resisting in your life and how is that creating suffering? Are you stuck in the past? Where is your attention right now?  In This Episode You Will Learn How your perception of reality can be a source of suffering. The importance of having your attention in the present moment. How the media can help reinforce your past conditioning. Why struggle can be an addiction. How being of service can help you avoid suffering.