PAIN VS SUFFERING

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