Margaret reflects on what it means to truly present in the moment, of taking time to pause and consider where we've been, where we are now, and where we are heading, and how life can be dramatically enriched by finding the joy in everything we do.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Thoughts and feelings drift through us and around us like water in a stream or clouds in a sky. We should delight in them as we delight in the passing of nature.
• Everyone hopes they will avoid the worst that life has to offer, but unfortunately these experiences happen, causing great suffering. But at the same time trauma can also be a powerful force for awakening.
• Transformation happens to people for a higher purpose. This is evident in the experiences of the great leaders of the world most of which have overcome and conquered traumas and adverse challenge.
• Darkness can cause suffering, but also joy. We can take any situation and find the wonder in it, even if it simply the recognition of our resilience and strength.

BEST MOMENTS

'I observe the stream of water flowing'

'What is it then that brings meaning to life?'

'Dealing with trauma is a long process - truly a death leading to a rebirth'

'Trauma sent them on a path that they never would have found otherwise'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Priceless Roles of a Mother'

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ABOUT THE HOST

A few years ago, Margaret underwent several life-threatening traumas, including domestic abuse, and almost killed by her ex-partner, kidney and brain cancer, mental health issues, and a near-death experience. Her life was encapsulated in darkness, and she welcomed the thought of dying. From a breakdown to a breakthrough, these words from Viktor Frankl’s book, Man's Search For Meaning, changed her life forever: “The existence of life is to suffer; to survive is to find meaning in suffering.” Once she became aware of this, her life changed, and choose to live each day like it's her last…