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"What's the point of sadness?" a friend asked me. This episode is for her and for you, if you've ever wondered what the point of sadness is, when it doesn't seem to create anything good in our lives. In this episode, I explain why it's essential to embrace this emotion, especially in midlife. I share personal reflections and explore how sadness can be seen as the flip side of desire, connecting us to what we truly want and love. Learn three key insights about sadness and discover practical ways to transform your own relationship with it, turning this often uncomfortable emotion into a tool for growth and deeper connection with others. Whether you're coping with grief, disappointment, or life's transitions, this episode offers valuable strategies to help you navigate sadness and emerge with greater equilibrium.
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Maurice Sendak, On Life, Death, and Children's Lit (interview with Terry Gross, 12/29/2011)
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By Rachel Baum5
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"What's the point of sadness?" a friend asked me. This episode is for her and for you, if you've ever wondered what the point of sadness is, when it doesn't seem to create anything good in our lives. In this episode, I explain why it's essential to embrace this emotion, especially in midlife. I share personal reflections and explore how sadness can be seen as the flip side of desire, connecting us to what we truly want and love. Learn three key insights about sadness and discover practical ways to transform your own relationship with it, turning this often uncomfortable emotion into a tool for growth and deeper connection with others. Whether you're coping with grief, disappointment, or life's transitions, this episode offers valuable strategies to help you navigate sadness and emerge with greater equilibrium.
In this episode:
Mentioned in this episode:
Maurice Sendak, On Life, Death, and Children's Lit (interview with Terry Gross, 12/29/2011)
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Connect with me
* Sign up for a free one-hour midlife magic consultation call to discover what you most want for the second half of your life and how coaching can help
* Sign up to receive my mindset shifts, right in your inbox
* See what else I'm up to
Questions? Email me at [email protected]

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