After being violently attacked outside a bar, a man who spent his life motivated by loneliness and rage, begins forging a new path to peace and healing through Buddhism and awakening to the thread that connects us all.&nbsp;Today’s episode featured Cesar Cardona. If you’d like to reach out to Cesar, you can email him at <a href="mailto:cesarspeak6@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cesarspeak6@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp;Cesar’s socials: IG- @beautyinthebreakpod // @TikTok - Beautyinthebreak&nbsp;&nbsp;Find out more about Cesar at his website: <a href="https://cesarcardona.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://cesarcardona.com/</a>A special thanks to Scott Johnson, Host of the What Was That Like podcast“real people in unreal situations”: <a href="https://whatwasthatlike.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WhatWasThatLike.com</a>, who brought us Cesar’s story.&nbsp;Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Cathy Sitzes&nbsp;Content/Trigger Warnings: divorce, gang activity, criminal activity including drugs and violence with weapons, racism, brutal assault including kicking & stomping, severe facial injuries in the mouth, punctured organ injury, heavy alcohol use, explicit language&nbsp;Social Media:Instagram: @actuallyhappeningTwitter: @TIAHPodcast&nbsp;Website: <a href="http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thisisactuallyhappening.com</a>&nbsp;Website for Andrew Waits:<a href="http://www.andrdewwaits.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> andrdewwaits.com</a>Website for Cathy Sitzes: <a href="http://cathysitzes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cathysitzes.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Support the Show: Support The Show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/happening" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/happening</a>&nbsp;Wondery Plus: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the full catalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at <a href="https://wondery.com/plus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wondery.com/plus</a>&nbsp;Shop at the Store: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: <a href="https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop</a> to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.&nbsp;&nbsp;Transcripts: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website,<a href="http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> thisisactuallyhappening.com</a>&nbsp;Intro Music: “Sleep Paralysis” - Scott VelasquezMusic Bed: Uncertain Outcomes&nbsp;ServicesIf you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:&nbsp;National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988&nbsp;National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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