One of humanity's oldest and deepest questions is "why do bad things happen to good people?" All of the world's faith traditions and philosophies have attempted to answer it. Sarah Schneider is an author and an expert on Kabbalah. In this video she explains the Kabbalistic take on the nature of suffering - how to understand it, and also how to transcend it.

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00:31 Introduction

2:55 What is the kabbalistic approach on suffering? Couldn't The Creator have made a better world?

10:28 Why are we suffering?

20:58 What are the similarities between the Eastern and Kabbalistic approaches to suffering?

25:06 How can Kabbalistic approaches mitigate ones suffering and depression?

32:03 Can you use Kabbalah to find "true" peace of mind?

35:05 What Kabbalistic rituals can be practiced to achieve similar results to chemical influences?

40:05 How can one start approaching prayer and a spiritual connection?

41:57 Is there a spiritual path forward to mitigate the suffering one might be experiencing?