Episode
The Sweet Bitter with Susan Cain
Description
There’s something profound in life’s bitter moments. The transformative beauty of a sad song, the anguished past of a story’s hero, the unexpected turnout of a crowded funeral. Turns out we often need darkness in order to appreciate the light. In our modern world, we focus so much on the pursuit of happiness that we often forego an appreciation of bitterness. Susan Cain has found a way to celebrate both the sweet and the bitter… in fact she’s written a bestselling book about it.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Susan and her work check out: susancain.net https://susancain.net/book/bittersweet/https://susancain.net/newsletter----Minor key music sample by Musictown from PixabayMajor key music sample by Trygve Larsen from Pixabay
Chapters
In this podcast, the importance and value of sadness are discussed along with the idea that happiness is not possible without sadness.
00:00 - 01:06 (01:06)
Summary
In this podcast, the importance and value of sadness are discussed along with the idea that happiness is not possible without sadness. Susan Cain, author of the book "Bitter Sweet," joins the conversation to explain the idea of appreciating the darkness and not just seeing it as opposite of light.
EpisodeThe Sweet Bitter with Susan Cain
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker talks about their experience of feeling a mix of joy and sorrow at all times and how it's essential to express gratitude and feelings of love to those around us despite the fear of falling into a deep well of emotions.
01:06 - 13:21 (12:14)
Summary
The speaker talks about their experience of feeling a mix of joy and sorrow at all times and how it's essential to express gratitude and feelings of love to those around us despite the fear of falling into a deep well of emotions. They also discuss a minor correlation between being melancholic and having anxiety and depression.
EpisodeThe Sweet Bitter with Susan Cain
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Reflecting on the unpredictability of life can help one keep things in perspective and lead a fuller, less anxious life.
13:21 - 20:12 (06:51)
Summary
Reflecting on the unpredictability of life can help one keep things in perspective and lead a fuller, less anxious life.
EpisodeThe Sweet Bitter with Susan Cain
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The idea of creating a forum for people from all political parties to come and share their stories and fears, free from any policy prescription, could allow for genuine understanding to occur between individuals from 'red' and 'blue' tribes, as we all need to know what 'hard' feels like to appreciate the 'good'.
20:12 - 25:10 (04:58)
Summary
The idea of creating a forum for people from all political parties to come and share their stories and fears, free from any policy prescription, could allow for genuine understanding to occur between individuals from 'red' and 'blue' tribes, as we all need to know what 'hard' feels like to appreciate the 'good'.