THE SWEET SPOT: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning

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No time to read? No worries, I got you!! LIVE LIFE HAPPY: THE UNCONVENTIONAL BOOK CLUB FOR BUSY PEOPLE with Andrea Seydel  _________________________________ Welcome, If you love books as much as I do, you will love the content I create! No time to read, but love learning? Don't worry; I have your back. I am book obsessed (to say the least),  I believe that Books Change Lives!  Head over to my WEBSITE to gain access to hundreds of Book Summaries!   My BOOK VAULT is available so you can start putting knowledge into action right away...   Hugs! Andrea  P.S Join my list and take your Sunshine of Well-Being quiz!! __________________________________ THIS EPISODE:   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   _________________________ LET'S CONNECT:  Live Life Happy with Andrea Seydel  https://linktr.ee/Andreaseydel   Have you subscribed, left a comment or reviewed yet? I put a lot of love and energy into my content. I would really appreciate it if you could support me by hitting Subscribe, Commenting on what you think, and providing any feedback with an honest Review. Your support wouldn't take long and can help grow the show!!  Don't forget to get your full book highlight and summary sheets here, CLICK Book Vault.  Finally, Do you have exciting book suggestions? What book are you dying to read and don't have the time to read but really love the content coached to you. Let me know, and I will do my very best to highlight your suggestion!! Please respond in the comments or direct message me on social. I can't wait to hear your suggestions. SO MANY BOOKS, SO LITTLE TIME! HUGS!! Andrea P.S. If you want to give birth to a book, but you don't know-how or simply are having troubles with where to start turning your hard-earned knowledge into book form, I am your gal! I know how to help you painlessly give birth to your book and get it published. They don't call me the Book Doula for anything!~ Let me help you map out your book plan in a FREE discovery call today!