THE SWEET SPOT: Could pleasure come from suffering?

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: _________________________________________   THE SWEET SPOT: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning It seems obvious that pleasure leads to happiness - and pain does the opposite. But is this true? Why are we irresistibly drawn to a host of experiences that truly hurt, from the exhilarating fear of horror movies or extreme sport to the wrenching sadness of a song or novel to the gruelling challenges of exercise, work, creativity and having a family? We seek to have a good time, to enjoy ourselves, to be happy but could there be more that motivates us? Could suffering and pain play a role in our pleasure? A good life involves more than just pleasure. Suffering is essential too. Could there be pleasures in suffering? Could the activities that provide the most satisfaction be the ones that involve the greatest sacrifice. Let's delve into the unexpected insight into the human condition. In his book The Sweet Spot: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning, Paul Bloom makes a captivating case that pain and suffering are essential to happiness. suffering is an essential source of both pleasure and meaning in our lives.  Listen in as I summarize this amazing book.      Saving You Is Killing Me- https://linktr.ee/SYKM Connect with us!! JOIN A MEETING The Tap Back Into Your Power Resource, Support, and Network!  Has someone else’s problem become your problem? Is loving someone with an addiction leaving you feeling broken, exhausted, and repeatedly disappointed?  It hurts when you love someone who drinks too much or suffers from an addiction. Life is not normal. You may feel alone, but you are not unique in your pain or dilemma. Nor are you isolated in this situation. Saving You Is Killing Me is a helpful guide to light a darkened path. Regardless of the struggle, you are in, loving someone with an addiction is emotionally, psychologically, and physically draining. You must understand that nobody deserves to suffer - you have the right to live a peaceful and fulfilled life that is full of love! You can, and you will find happiness again! Your journey starts by taking back your power and shifting the focus back onto you! With compassion and grace, a positive psychology practitioner and the author of Saving You Is Killing Me: Loving Someone With An Addiction, Andrea Seydel offers support by sharing her personal experiences and the knowledge she used to help navigate the wreckage of her struggle. She exposes the tremendous power of how our relationships can both hurt us and allow us to heal. Trauma is a fact of life, and navigating the turmoil from loving someone with an addiction can be extremely challenging. Saving You Is Killing Me offers new hope for reclaiming your life. Seydel offers insight and learning opportunities for self-healing, recovery, and resilience that foster an empowering way of life. For more support, information, or to share your story of strength, head over the website:  www.savingyouiskillingme.com Join us in the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/savingyouiskillingme Grab Your Copy of the Saving You Is Killing Me: Loving Someone With an Addiction Book: