Adversities and hardships shape character and motivate you to help others facing similar difficulties. This motivation leads to a willingness to contribute positively to society.
Suffering is inevitable, but it’s also an influential teacher. It is a sacred gift that can help us develop resilience and a deeper understanding of life’s intricacies.
When I think about the things that upset me before I experienced real adversity and Suffering, I’m ashamed and embarrassed. For example, I would be distraught over a slow employee, lousy traffic, or even a lost pen. But now, such things appear trivial and do not bother me. I laugh at glaring drivers and line jumpers and even put up with people who disappoint me.
That is how Suffering has changed me the most. It is not that I don’t get upset when things are difficult or don’t go as I expected, but they don’t control me like they used to. It doesn’t take me long to realize that it could be much worse and at once bring myself to be grateful for what I have.
You cannot make Suffering go away from your life, but your world will be better if you change your relationship with It.
Bad things will inevitably happen to you, but this is good. They are opportunities in disguise, pushing you to dig deeper and find strength and resilience you didn’t know you possessed. They force you to confront your fears and limitations, leading to a clearer understanding of who you are.
Though challenging, train yourself to befriend suffering. It is not an adversary but a teacher guiding you toward your true self.
So, when bad things happen, remember they are like sudden steep curves in your life journey that make you a better driver.
Embrace the growth that comes with Suffering, and you will make the world a better place.
Suffering is sacred.
