PAIN VS SUFFERING

Pain is something we experience when the opposite of what we want happens. 

• We don’t get the promotion

• We get sick

• A loved one pass away

These are all experiences in life that cause pain. Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional. 

So what is suffering then? 

Suffering is something we insert on top of the pain when we ARGUE WITH REALITY. When we think thoughts like: 

• This shouldn’t be happening

• Life shouldn’t be this hard

• It’s not fair

Pain is a natural part of the human experience. Suffering is not. This is self inflicted and something that can be eliminated from your life by practising ALLOWANCE and ACCEPTANCE. 

ALLOWING “negative” feelings such as: pain, sadness, heartbreak, grief etc. to flow through you when experiencing a challenging situation. 

ACCEPTING reality as it is and work with what you have. Instead of arguing with reality for not bringing you the ideal circumstances. 

What you resist persists. 

When allowing and accepting what is, you let negative emotions pass through you and the experience is less intense and shorter. 

#allowance #acceptance #reality #mindfulness