Embrace Your Hurt:

Let's talk about something that's all too relatable—pain and suffering. We've all been through it in one way or another, and sometimes we can't help but compare our own troubles to the monumental struggles faced by people in war-torn countries or those who've lost everything in natural disasters. It's easy to feel like our issues are insignificant in the grand scheme of things. After all, we've got food on our plates and a roof over our heads, so what right do we have to be upset over a broken relationship or other personal woes?

But here's the thing: it's crucial not to downplay our own pain just because there's bigger suffering out there. Brushing aside our emotions can lead to denial and bottling up our feelings until we become emotionally numb. It's like our inner systems get all clogged up with unexpressed emotions, and that doesn't do anyone any favors, especially not those who are truly suffering in the world. In fact, it can make us insensitive to the pain of others when we devalue our own sorrow.

Instead, the path to compassion for others begins with fully embracing our own hurt. Feelings of loss, abandonment, loneliness, and fear are part of the universal human experience. In a way, all our emotions are created equal. Regardless of what's causing us to feel down, our understanding of what it means to be human deepens through our personal experiences.

Our own lives provide the raw material for us to become more self-aware. If we shove aside our emotions because we think our experiences aren't "dramatic" or "important" enough, we're missing out on a fundamental part of our humanity. The truth is, we honor and value the human condition when we fully embrace our emotions, allowing ourselves to feel them in their entirety. This connection to our emotions links us to every other human being on this planet.

So, when we hear about the suffering of others, we can relate on a deeper level. Our hearts resonate with understanding and compassion because we've acknowledged our own pain and recognized that, in the grand tapestry of emotions, we're all in this together. ~RS 🤎

Good Morning !! , it's Tuesday, November 7th, and we've got the scoop on a shared-office-space venture going bankrupt, along with updates on a former president's testimony in a civil fraud trial, and a bunch of other news you won't want to miss.

Reviving bankrupt brands is a thriving industry, and it's a bit like taxidermy, according to NPR. When companies go bankrupt, it's not the end for their brands. Instead, their intellectual property, like branding and customer data, goes up for sale. Often, other brands buy these assets, like Nike purchasing Converse or Overstock grabbing Bed Bath & Beyond.

However, there are specialized firms making a killing out of rescuing doomed retailers. Take Authentic Brands Group, for example. They own over 50 clothing labels, many of which have faced bankruptcy, such as Quiksilver, Brooks Brothers, and Barneys. What's interesting is that Authentic Brands Group doesn't deal with the usual retail operations like managing stores or manufacturing. Instead, they buy the intellectual property of bankrupt brands, sell licensing rights, and collect royalties. They're making serious money, with $489 million in revenue in 2020 and a recent valuation of $20 billion.

What's even more intriguing is that Authentic Brands Group isn't just rescuing brands; they also own the likeness rights of celebrities like Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe. And now, they might be venturing into the world of cinema.