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Podcast: A Quest for Well-Being
Episode: In The Darkness, There Is Light: Uncovering The Gifts Of Suffering
Description: — "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also filled with the overcoming of it" These words shared by Helen Keller, Alana's ancestor, have been a source of encouragement and inspiration throughout her life. When in dark places, they have been a reminder for Alana about the truth of who and what she is — the truth of who and what we all are as human beings. From the moment of birth, we are dominantly conditioned to turn away from uncomfortable emotions and sensations. We are living in a culture of distraction and numbing, seeking self...