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Apr 2025
10m 34s

It's Easier To Be Patient Once We Finall...

Allison Carmen
About this episode

For all the White Lotus fans out there, Season 3 gave us a lot to think about—especially the moment in the finale when the monk says we suffer most when we search for resolutions that don't exist.

We've all been there: waiting to hear what our boss thinks about a project, wondering if someone's romantically interested and they haven't texted back, or hoping the market rebounds. We get caught up in needing things to turn out a certain way—and in the process, we lose patience, peace, and the present moment.

But problems resolve… and then new ones arise. If we're always chasing certainty, are we also signing up for a lifetime of stress and worry?

This week's podcast explores how we can find more patience and ease—even when there are no clear resolutions in sight.

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Above all, my sincere wish is that this podcast has contributed to less suffering and more joy in your life!

 

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