On this Good Friday, we pause not to rush ahead to Easter, but to dwell in the shadow of the cross—a place of heartbreak, silence, and transformation. James invites us to reflect on where we find ourselves in the story of suffering: in the midst of it, recovering from it, or anticipating what is to come. With honesty and compassion, this episode explores what we may be called to release—illusions, attachments, or stories that no longer serve us—as part of the sacred invitation to transformation. Wherever you are, remember: even here, you are infinitely precious and unconditionally loved.