When life gets hard, what if that’s where the magic begins?

Dear Open Heart Project,

I recorded a short video series a few years ago about how real magic is never separate from our hardest emotions — fear, grief, confusion. Magic doesn’t distract us from pain; it deepens our connection to it, and through that, something mysterious can begin to shift.

I’ve been thinking about this ever since, and now I’m offering something more: a new course called Inexplicable Magic. Over four weeks, we’ll explore how meditation, ritual, and wise boundaries can help us meet the unknown with clarity and compassion — not just as an idea, but as a lived experience.

If you’ve ever felt that inner work matters now more than ever, I hope you’ll consider joining us. The course begins October 21. Learn more here.

Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy the talk. I love hearing from you, so let me know what you think.

Warmly,
Susan

PS: Here’s the series on painful emotions:

Anger
Attachment
Shame
Jealousy
Anxiety
Distrust
Hatred
Despair

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