The wisest question when we are deeply sad is not, How can I end or numb this pain immediately?' The wisest question is, What is the meaning of this pain? What does it reveal to me? What is it calling me to understand?'from Tears to Triumph
We have lost touch with the resources people have used for dealing with suffering and depression. Instead, we numb our pain, medicate it, or deny it. As bestselling author, teacher, and activist Marianne Williamson explains, we have neglected the spiritual work required for healing. In avoiding our pain, we avoid our growth. She offers an opportunity to transform our pain so it becomes an opportunity for healing and enlightenment.
