Aug 2017

18m 17s

556: Why You Must Embrace the Struggle (...

About this episode

I think too often we fall in love with the idea of living "happily ever after."

We've been brainwashed through fairy tales and myths that a rainbow and pot of gold exist at the other side of our problems...

But the real truth has been known throughout the ages:

There is no happiness without struggle. There is no joy without sadness.

The trick is to not have to "suffer" or struggle for too long before you can realize that fact and move through it to happier times...

Tune into today's #CabralConcept 556 to understand why you must embrace the struggle if you're ever going to truly be happy for the rest of your life - Enjoy the show!

- - -

Get Your Question Answered:

http://StephenCabral.com/556

- - -

Get Your Question Answered:

http://StephenCabral.com/askcabral

Up next

Today

3911: The Real Reason You Gain Weight as You Get Older (WW)

Weight gain as you get older can feel frustrating, especially when you haven't changed what you eat but your body seems to respond differently. It's easy to blame a slowing metabolism, but the explanation may involve changes that have been building for years. On today's show, I'm ... Show More

12m 55s

Yesterday

3910: How to Pay Off Sleep Debt (TWT)

Can sleeping in on the weekend really make up for the sleep you missed during the week? When busy schedules, travel, or late nights cut into your rest, it can be tempting to assume a few extra hours will get you back on track. But recovering from sleep debt may take more than wha ... Show More

14m 9s

Oct 19

3909: Less than 100 Days Left (Last 12 Weeks Year of the Year) (MM)

You don't have to wait until January to make meaningful progress toward your goals. As the holidays approach, it can be easy to put your plans on hold and promise yourself you'll start fresh in the new year. But the final months of the year offer an opportunity to build momentum ... Show More

13m 23s

Recommended Episodes

Jan 2024

How Happy Do You Need To Be To Have A Good Life?

<p>Some pains from our past are more readily released, while others tend to linger. It's not always a simple task to train our minds to be positive or to avoid dwelling on unexpected hurts. In this podcast, discover a way to acknowledge and embrace all our feelings without lettin ... Show More

10m 44s

Dec 2023

#460 How to Stop Suffering and Be Happy

How to Stop Suffering and Be Happy Our inherent human capacity for dreaming and aspiration is a double-edged sword. While it fuels our drive for progress and self-improvement, it also serves as a constant reminder of the gap between our imagined ideals and the realities we face. ... Show More

15m 26s

Feb 2022

The Struggle is Real

If you can't explain it to a child, then how can you explain it even to yourself? Today, we embrace the reality of 'struggle' through the eyes and wisdom of The Velveteen Rabbit. Along with a sincere nod to Thich Nhat Hanh, let's understand how when you are truly present in every ... Show More

18m 40s

Mar 2017

#109 Happiness - How to Find Happiness

Life can be challenging and hard at times. How to find happiness, no matter what is going on in our lives, is the focus of this episode. Learn very specific tools for finding happiness now. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more ... Show More

13m 7s

Nov 2025

Stop Feeling Guilty for Being Happy

Many of us were taught that joy must be earned through struggle or productivity. In this episode, Dora reflects on how mindfulness helped her unlearn that belief, offering gentle reminders that happiness isn’t selfish — it’s healing. Learn how to let yourself feel good without gu ... Show More

5m 49s

Nov 2021

How to Build a Happy Life: Live When You’re In Pain

As we wind down this series, a paradox remains in our pursuit of happiness—joy comes to those who have known pain. In order to overcome struggle—breakups, illness, even death—we must first accept and acknowledge its inevitability. Exploring the darkness of our suffering may seem ... Show More

49m 54s

Feb 2020

#262 Happiness - Are We Shining In Our Lives

Life can be very challenging at times. But is there a way to still find radiance in our lives no matter what is happening? Come and explore how to keep shining in our lives. To learn more about the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org. To learn more about ... Show More

16m 29s

Nov 2019

422 - You Must Struggle

In this episode, we talk about why you NEED to be willing to struggle if you want to improve your life. You'll Hear: Why you don't want the outcome without the journey Why you don't want to win the lottery How the journey carves you into the person you need to be

10m 14s

Mar 2024

48. it's okay to struggle

Happy Monday self care angels 🤍 If you feel like you've been on the struggle bus lately...you're NOT alone! Today we're chatting about how it's okay to struggle and why it can be so important for personal growth. Hope you enjoy & thank you for listening! Xoxo, CaitInstagram http ... Show More

12m 38s