"What is joy without sorrow." The truth is that we are living an experience that is not meant to have one without the other. Yet, so many of us are actively running away from our pain. This won't be the episode that shames anyone for seeking safety from that which is uncomfortable. I get why we do this and there are actually many factors that lead us to act in this way, some outside of our immediate awareness. So, what we will discuss in this episode is how we can gain awareness of our patterns, shift these, and discover a lasting fulfillment that makes us the creators of our reality.

The following are talking points that will guide this conversation:

• Breaking down the collective fascination with chasing happiness through milestone moments.
• How most people go about fulfilling this chase and what is actually created in turn.
• Dissecting why we are resistant to feeling heartache and how we can view the root of our resistance with compassion.
• Why should we try to feel it all as opposed to shutting out the perceived negative. What benefits does this have for us? What's on the other side?
• How do we feel it all? What are the steps to take?
• How, if everyone collectively did this, our world would become a better place.
• How you can begin to do this work right after hearing this episode with this one powerful practice.

At the heart of this episode is my reason for beginning The Empowered by Darkness Podcast. I wanted to show people how life shouldn't have to be a continuous pursuit but it could actually be a life of deep feeling and surrender to all that is. I hope that this message will inspire you to go within and to witness the force behind feeling your hurt.