A heartfelt story of a father reaching out to his daughter during a tumultuous time—her recent breakup. Through a series of poignant text messages, he emphasizes the powerful analogy of bulls and cows when it comes to facing life's challenges. While cows seek shelter during a storm, prolonging their suffering, bulls charge straight through the storm, experiencing the full intensity of the storm but emerging more swiftly on the other side. The father’s advice to his daughter? Embrace the pain and confront her feelings head-on, rather than running away. This metaphor, illustrates how we all encounter impermanence and loss throughout our lives. From the endings of relationships to the inevitable decline of our own bodies, these experiences shape our journey. But how do we cultivate the courage to face them? Consider the story of a woman coping with alopecia, demonstrating how acceptance can often require a process before it transforms into courage. You will be encouraged to reflect on the qualities needed to embody the "bull" in your own storms: bravery, self-compassion, and the acceptance that suffering, while inevitable, can be navigated with grace.