When Pain Becomes Purpose

Let me speak to those of you who might be goingthrough one of life’s tougher chapters right now — maybe it’s grief, uncertainty, or a sense of loss. And then, just when you’re barely holding it together, someone — well-meaning, of course — says, “You should just begrateful.” And you feel that surge inside, that urge to say, “You don’t understand. Please just shut up.” Because it’s not that simple, is it? It gets even harder when you start comparing your life to others — those who seem happier, wealthier, healthier, younger. Their light can feel blinding when you’re sitting in the dark. But here’s the thing: youcan’t silence real emotions like sadness, fear, or despair by slapping gratitude on top like a bandage. That’s not healing — that’s avoidance. Highlights of this Episode - How to Reset into Gratitude Habits - Navigating the Tech Age - What brings Peace? Useful Information: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sages, Saints and Sinners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Walking for Body Mind and Soul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Walking on Edge: A pilgrimage to Santiago⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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When Pain Becomes Purpose is an episode from Living to Be: A podcast by Reino Gevers by Reino Gevers.

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This episode was published on Nov 30, 2025.

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