{"id":68953,"date":"2023-10-13T10:43:41","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T02:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/?p=68953"},"modified":"2025-03-06T23:55:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T15:55:08","slug":"michael-beckwith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/blog\/michael-beckwith\/","title":{"rendered":"The best way to deal with sadness, according to Michael Beckwith"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emotional pains need gentle, guided healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/podcast.mindvalley.com\/michael-beckwith-on-how-to-deal-with-sadness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a heart-to-heart chat<\/a> on The Mindvalley Show with Vishen, <strong>Michael Beckwith<\/strong>, the spiritual director of the Agape International Spiritual Center, shares some really helpful tips and wisdom on how to transform sadness into a catalyst for spiritual awakening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Watch the full 24-minute interview:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Ep #025 | The Best Way to Deal with Sadness\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h-3bixYKBFg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ep #025 | The Best Way to Deal with Sadness<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-to-know-michael-beckwith\">Get to know Michael Beckwith<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might recognize him from the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/law-of-attraction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">law of attraction<\/a> movie, <em>The Secret<\/em>, but who is Michael Beckwith? His name is one that\u2019s synonymous with spirituality and navigating through emotional tumult with grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the guiding light of the Agape International Spiritual Center and trainer of Mindvalley&#8217;s <em>Life Visioning Mastery <\/em>Quest, he doesn\u2019t just talk about spirituality. Michael shows people how to live it, even in the midst of pain and sadness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s more, he\u2019s also a celebrated author. Among his vast catalog, <em>Spiritual Liberation<\/em> clinched the Gold Medal Nautilus Book Award in 2009, and <em>Life Visioning<\/em> found its place in Oprah.com\u2019s 2018 listing of \u201c15 Books to Help Solve 15 Life Problems.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sharing his insights with big names like Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Oz, Michael shines not only in the spotlight but also in the quiet, personal journeys of individuals. He gently lights the path for others, leading them towards a calm and serene space amid life\u2019s tumultuous journeys, like that of sadness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-deal-with-sadness-according-to-michael-beckwith\">How to deal with sadness, according to Michael Beckwith<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walking through sadness can often feel like a long, tough journey without an end. Yet, the wisdom from Michael, built from his own stories and spiritual know-how, offers a shining light in these dark times. In a way, it\u2019s a \u201cMichael Beckwith special\u201d to turn pain into a path toward <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/higher-consciousness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">higher consciousness<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And given that, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/depression\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Health Organization<\/a>, over 280 million people worldwide deal with depression, a stark reflection of pervasive sadness, Michael\u2019s insights might just be as essential as ever. Here are three tips he shares with Vishen on The Mindvalley Show that can help you better navigate through your human experience of sorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-observe-and-embrace-sadness\">1. Observe and embrace sadness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Facing sadness head-on is crucial for emotional management and self-growth. Unfortunately, people often turn to compulsive behaviors\u2014alcohol, overeating, and excessive shopping, among others\u2014to not feel their feelings. And, according to Michael, \u201c<em>that\u2019s preventing the evolution of their souls<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also emphasizes that <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/how-to-grieve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">acknowledging your grief<\/a> is a vital step towards healing and understanding yourself. Even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0191886915004730\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research<\/a> has shown that practicing self-reflection instead of suppressing emotions can positively impact your psychological well-being and emotional development.<\/p>\n\n\n<span class='bctt-click-to-tweet'><span class='bctt-ctt-text'><a href='https:\/\/x.com\/intent\/tweet?text=You%20don%27t%20want%20to%20be%20afraid%20of%20the%20sadness%3B%20you%20want%20to%20sit%20with%20it.%20%E2%80%94%20%40drmichaelbb&#038;related=mindvalley&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mindvalley.com%2Fblog%2Fmichael-beckwith%2F&#038;via=mindvalley' target='_blank'rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">You don&#039;t want to be afraid of the sadness; you want to sit with it. \u2014 @drmichaelbb <\/a><\/span><a href='https:\/\/x.com\/intent\/tweet?text=You%20don%27t%20want%20to%20be%20afraid%20of%20the%20sadness%3B%20you%20want%20to%20sit%20with%20it.%20%E2%80%94%20%40drmichaelbb&#038;related=mindvalley&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mindvalley.com%2Fblog%2Fmichael-beckwith%2F&#038;via=mindvalley' target='_blank' class='bctt-ctt-btn'rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Share on X<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, observe the emotion. Embrace it. And you may just find that it opens the door to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/self-awareness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self-awareness<\/a> and healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-view-sadness-as-a-passing-presence\">2. View sadness as a passing presence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>Sadness is a companion passing through<\/em>,\u201d says Michael. And knowing it won\u2019t stay forever is really important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This idea also connects to something called the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/law-of-resonance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Law of Resonance<\/a>, where our feelings can pull in similar energy or experiences. So, if you see sadness as just a visitor, you keep your mind from always feeling down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michael explains this idea in a simple way, too. He says, <em>\u201cSince everything is energy, [sadness] begins to change. It begins to dissolve, transmute, and, ultimately, your expanded awareness transcends it, and that sadness dissolves and your natural state of happiness and joy is there<\/em>.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply put, when you shift your perception of sadness as a tourist, you make space for healing and finding your happy moments again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-don-t-mask-your-sadness\">3. Don\u2019t mask your sadness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>You don\u2019t really get rid of sadness<\/em>,\u201d Michael points out. \u201c<em>You\u2019re actually masking it; it\u2019s still there.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Masking often involves using compulsive behaviors, which can lead to addiction. So, instead, Michael suggests an alternative, perhaps a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/manifestation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">manifestation<\/a> of healing: viewing sadness as a \u201ckensho\u201d moment, a \u201cslow-burning\u201d process, gently nudging us to be present and deeply feel it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>When you use that as an object of your focus in meditation, it\u2019s a slow burn, but it keeps you in the present moment<\/em>,\u201d Michael explains. \u201c<em>You start to finally attune your ability to observe and stay present<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And perhaps, through mindful observation and presence, you might find \u201csatori\u201d moments\u2014instant realizations and clear insights\u2014that can guide you towards light and clarity amidst your emotional journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expand-your-consciousness\">Expand your consciousness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michael Beckwith, with his kind and wise words, invites you to see your sadness not as something heavy to carry but as steps leading you toward deeper spiritual understanding and discovering your true self.<\/p>\n\n\n<span class='bctt-click-to-tweet'><span class='bctt-ctt-text'><a href='https:\/\/x.com\/intent\/tweet?text=The%20pain%20pushes%20until%20the%20vision%20pulls.%20%E2%80%94%20%40drmichaelbb&#038;related=mindvalley&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mindvalley.com%2Fblog%2Fmichael-beckwith%2F&#038;via=mindvalley' target='_blank'rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The pain pushes until the vision pulls. \u2014 @drmichaelbb <\/a><\/span><a href='https:\/\/x.com\/intent\/tweet?text=The%20pain%20pushes%20until%20the%20vision%20pulls.%20%E2%80%94%20%40drmichaelbb&#038;related=mindvalley&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mindvalley.com%2Fblog%2Fmichael-beckwith%2F&#038;via=mindvalley' target='_blank' class='bctt-ctt-btn'rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Share on X<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And you can learn how to do so in his FREE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/visioning\/masterclass?utm_source=blog_inline_link&amp;utm_campaign=evergreen_lvm&amp;utm_campaign=evergreen_lvm&amp;utm_medium=end_of_article&amp;utm_medium=end_of_article&amp;otag=mv_blog_lvm%3Futm_source%3Dblog_inline_link&amp;otag=mv_blog_lvm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>True Manifesting From the Soul<\/em> Masterclass<\/strong><\/a> on Mindvalley. 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