Q&A | Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

Victoria Volk  0:57
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Victoria Volk  1:37
Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening. No matter what time it is, when you're listening to this, I hope this podcast finds you well finds your heart feeling whole and a piece. Right now as I'm recording this, the snowflakes are falling. And they're massive, and massively huge, big flakes. We are in the middle of a Colorado low they call it and are being dumped, literally dumped with snow over the next few days. And just got me thinking about a question that I've heard quite often question I've pondered myself. And it kind of relates to snowflakes in that there are no two snowflakes that are alike.

Victoria Volk  2:37
And there are no two grieving experiences that are like, it can be similar in ways in how we respond. And I've talked many times on this podcast and in interviews about that, how grief manifests in our lives and pretty similar ways. However, deeply rooted feelings about our own grief, or that of others. You know that we worry about people, we love people. And so we have grief for other people too. Because we love them and care about them. And so this brings me to the question, why do bad things happen to good people? And in this podcast, I'm not going to answer that question. Because I don't know why. I think if I knew why I wouldn't be needing a podcast. I would have I would be all knowing and have all the answers. What if we asked ourselves? Why not me? Or why not them? And I think when bad things happen? It is a part of a greater lesson. Oh, that might rub people the wrong way. You might be listening to this and be like, Oh seriously. So I need to go through this ugly thing or my loved one needs to experience this terrible experience or maybe even pass away from me to learn something. I know how that may not settle right in your heart as you hear it. I think we all go through the hard knocks of life in our own way. Some more than others. Why is that? I don't know. But in reflecting on my own path personal experiences and what I've been through. And feeling like I was destined for a life of suffering from a very young age. I didn't have a lot of hope.

Victoria Volk 5:17
And perhaps those negative experiences were in essence for me to come closer to the reality of my detachment, to my own feelings, my inability to deeply connect with those closest to me. Because I think what happens when you're going through really difficult or challenging experiences in your life, that's what happens. It brings you closer, closer to yourself, to your own spirit, and soul, it might lead you down a path of spirituality you've never touched before. It may draw you closer to your spouse, or to your children. It may cause you to live your life more fully. So why do bad things happen to good people? Why not. It's an invitation doesn't make you feel better. It doesn't make the emotions any easier to handle, or deal with or navigate or work through or any of those adjectives. It can really suck. It can drain your energy. When the bad things happen. It can turn your world upside down. But perhaps the greater plan is yet to be seen. And so consider why not me? Why not them. And when those times happen, draw closer to those who want to love and support you. Make self care your priority and know that you're not alone. I think at some point, we all ask ourselves the big questions, including Why do bad things happen to good people.

Victoria Volk  7:47
I hold your hand today. And I send your heart the biggest hug from me to you. Lots of love and light. And if you want to dive deeper into those negative experiences you've had that you're finding really difficult to find meaning in then I encourage you to reach out to me to sending you so much love today. And remember, when you unleash your heart, you unleash your life. Much love.