Fred discusses the concept of responding on both a relative and absolute level, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and accepting the reality of situations. Suffering is often a result of resisting the reality of a situation and holding onto the belief that things should be different. He shares his personal experience of trauma, emphasizing that suffering can be a friend if it brings awareness to the fact that one is resisting reality. He encourages the listener to accept what is, and to interpret experiences from a non-dual perspective, rather than seeing oneself as a separate individual. Life is not fair, and that accepting this can lead to freedom from suffering. He concludes by encouraging the listener to be brutally honest with themselves and to compare their feelings with reality.