Jacky Power
Jacky Power
The Therapeutic Poet in conversation with Susan McGrath on Skilful Suffering
The Therapeutic Poet in conversation with Susan McGrath on Skilful Suffering
The Therapeutic Poet in conversation with Susan McGrath on Skilful Suffering
Thursday 28th October 2021
Join Jacky Power and Susan McGrath on 'The Therapeutic Poet' as they discuss how to embrace pain and practice skilful suffering for growth.
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Get the buttons here!Embracing Pain: Susan McGrath on Skilful Suffering with The Therapeutic Poet
Ultimately, I think we become more human and actually more spiritually connected through engaging with suffering, and for me it's an opportunity that's hidden in plain sight.
Pain is something we all try to avoid, yet it's an inevitable part of being human. In this episode of 'The Therapeutic Poet', host Jacky Power sits down with therapist Susan McGrath to talk about 'Skilful Suffering'. McGrath explains that suffering isn't just about the initial pain but also our resistance to it. Those 'Why me?' thoughts can make things worse. But what if we could approach pain differently?
Susan shares two practical exercises that can help you manage suffering more effectively. The first is a surrender practice, encouraging you to welcome all your feelings. The second is Tonglen, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation where you breathe in pain and breathe out compassion. These exercises aim to transform how you deal with pain, opening doors to emotional and spiritual growth. McGrath emphasizes that skilful suffering isn't about glorifying pain or blaming yourself.
It's about finding growth and deeper connections through the experience of suffering. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to turn their pain into an opportunity for growth.