In this eye-opening conversation, Brian Smith and Kelvin Chin dive into a widely accepted spiritual belief—"everything happens for a reason"—and explore the potential harm it can cause. While reflection on past challenges can be valuable, could this belief lead us down a slippery slope of expecting or even creating more suffering? 🤔
Kelvin, a meditation teacher and afterlife expert with memories spanning 6,000 years, shares his insights on how certain teachings may unintentionally reinforce the idea that suffering is necessary for growth. Together, Brian and Kelvin unpack **misconceptions about karma**, spiritual responsibility, and how we can reduce suffering instead of embracing it.
🔹 Topics covered in this episode:
✔️ Why believing "everything happens for a reason" can be misleading
✔️ The difference between learning from past hardships vs. expecting suffering
✔️ How some spiritual traditions misinterpret karma 🧘♂️
✔️ Why absolute statements like "always" and "never" are red flags 🚩
✔️ The importance of both **logic and intuition** in spiritual beliefs
📖 Learn more about Kelvin Chin and his work:
🌎 Website: [kelvinchin.org](https://kelvinchin.org)
📚 Books:*Overcoming the Fear of Death, Marcus Aurelius Updated, and more!
💬 What do you think? Have you ever struggled with the idea that suffering is necessary for growth? Drop a comment below! 👇
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