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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 12 MIN

What is the relationship between suffering and growth?

from The Stoic Compass

Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi debate the complicated relationship between suffering and personal growth, asking whether pain is inherently transformative or if our *response* to it determines its value. Listeners will gain a new perspective on their own repeated patterns of suffering, with a practical exercise to help them uncover the hidden beliefs those patterns might be protecting.📖 Pay Attention by C. Trebue — available on Amazon: eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR8WLMPC Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVV46SWF 📬 Subscribe to The Daily Practice newsletter: https://thedailypractice33.substack.com

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