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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 12 MIN

You Have to Live the Good and the Bad

from Tales for Life

In this episode of Tales For Life, we explore the idea that a full and meaningful life includes both the good and the bad — the joy that lifts us and the sorrow that shapes us. Through the Japanese tale The Star Lovers, we follow the Weaving Maiden as she moves from a life of rigid duty to carefree delight, and finally into the deeper, richer place where both purpose and emotion can coexist. Her journey reminds us that avoiding hardship keeps us from truly living, and chasing only pleasure leaves us ungrounded — but embracing the whole of life allows us to grow, feel, and become fully ourselves. Join us as we reflect on what it means to live a life that’s real, balanced, and beautifully human.Music by Particle Dogs at https://particledogs.bandcamp.com/

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