Cruelty and pain can wear many masks, folks. In today's episode, we have two amazing stories: one maddening and one absolutely heart-breaking. In each, the end-result is unfortunately anguish and pain. That's sadly a part of life. But living isn't about simply accepting pain and hurt, but rather about dealing with it directly, addressing the source of that p ... Show More
Jun 29
She’s Married! The Wedding Debrief With Guest Alisha Marie!
The wedding recap you've all been waiting for is HERE!! 💍✨ Ash is officially married, and we're spilling everything with special guest Alisha! From the welcome party and getting ready to the ceremony and reception, we're sharing all the unforgettable moments, the highs, the hicc ... Show More
1h 15m
Jun 22
My Fiancé is Inviting My High School Bully to Our Wedding!
Happy Monday everyone! Today's episode is all about boundaries, communication, and navigating difficult conversations before saying "I do." In our first story, our writer is struggling with a wedding guest dilemma after her fiancé expressed interest in inviting a longtime friend— ... Show More
1h 18m
Dec 2024
2425: Pain Is Inevitable; Suffering Is Optional by Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich on How To Transform Adversity Into Growth
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2425: This thought-provoking piece explores the distinction between pain and suffering, emphasizing that while pain is a na ... Show More
10m 29s
Jul 2021
Pain Is Inevitable—Here's How to Make Suffering Optional
Pain and suffering aren't the same. You can ease suffering by gently peeling back layers of worry, regret, complaint, and unhelpful story-telling to get to the pain inside.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for regular upd ... Show More
15m 12s
Dec 2023
We Don't Need To Judge Our Suffering
It is often much easier to judge the suffering of others or even our own than to cultivate empathy and compassion for ourselves and others. Tune into this podcast to delve deeper into the universal essence of suffering, exploring the journey towards courage, open-heartedness, and ... Show More
10m 2s