Susan Cain on conversation with Angela Duckworth at Live Talks Los Angeles
Susan Cain explores the concept of 'bittersweetness'—the intersection of joy and sorrow—as a fundamental human trait that drives creativity, spiritual longing, and deep connection.summaryShe distinguishes this existential longing from mere craving, arguing that embracing sorrow and transforming it into beauty is essential for psychological wholeness and resilience.summaryExistential longing (for Eden, union, or the divine) is distinct from craving; it is the soul's desire for home and is considered a gateway to belonging in Sufi tradition.takeaway














