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Lori Gottlieb ON: How To Deal With Difficult Emotions During Tough Times To Support Your Family & Friends Effectively

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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Understanding Emotions: The Fear of Joy and the Nature of Suffering

This chapter examines the intricacies of emotions, emphasizing anger's disguise and the phenomenon of cherophobia, the fear of experiencing joy. It distinguishes between natural pain and self-imposed suffering, illustrating how past experiences can hinder individuals from embracing joy as a means of avoiding potential pain.

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