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EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 24 MIN

Ep. 32: suffering is optional

from Soul Wisdom · host Gicela holguin

Suffering is optional… but pain is not. In this episode, I’m coming back to the mic after a period of deep integration, reflection, and honestly, a lot of inner resistance. I’ve been moving through intense energetic shifts, eclipse season, Mercury retrograde, and I didn’t want to rush to share before I had really started to understand what was unfolding within me. This is me choosing to show up anyway. To stop hiding behind excuses and to speak from where I am, even if it feels vulnerable. Today, I’m sharing a perspective that has been transforming the way I see life: suffering is optional. What I Share in This Episode - Why I took space before coming back to share. - The resistance I feel as a creator and what it means to be seen. - What I’ve learned from working with women across all walks of life. - Why suffering exists in every level of society. - Holding space for systemic realities while still honoring personal responsibility. -The difference between pain and suffering. - Why pain is inevitable, but suffering is something we participate in. A Reflection I Invite You Into… Where in your life are you experiencing pain… and where might you be choosing suffering? Share your thoughts with me! @gicelaholguin

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