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.