Why We Suffer and How to Transform It into Growth and Peace

17/09/2025 51 min Temporada 1 Episodio 98
Why We Suffer and How to Transform It into Growth and Peace

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Send us a textWhy do we suffer? Is it punishment, karma, or something deeper? In this episode, Joanne and Arlene sit down again with Ingrid Honkala, PhD, to explore the roots of suffering and why challenge is often the greatest teacher of the soul.Ingrid shares her profound insights from near-death experiences, her time working in a war zone, and her personal journey through depression and healing. Together, we unpack the lessons hidden inside pain, how to move from victimhood to victory, and why gratitude and awareness can completely shift how we experience life.You’ll discover:✅ Why challenge is necessary for growth and evolution✅ How contrast teaches us gratitude, empathy, and compassion✅ The acronym PAUSE and how it changes suffering into clarity✅ Why trauma can become post-traumatic growth instead of disorder✅ The miracles Ingrid experienced when she chose to see life differently📲 Join our community: https://linktr.ee/beaconsofbalance📚 Joanne Macko’s Books:“Surviving Earth School How to Learn Life Lessons With Joy, Ease, and Humor” → https://amzn.to/4gL9Lx8“Mastering Your Life The Ultimate Journey” → https://amzn.to/3DMdYCa“The Grand Illusion Truth Beyond Reality” → https://amzn.to/3Wa9ATV🌎 Learn more about Ingrid Honkala: https://www.ingridhonkala.com

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