Adversity and Pain
“Pain
is a more terrible lord of mankind than even death itself, and awakens us to a
courage and faith unrealized before.” Dr. Albert Schweitzer
Adversity is part and parcel of life.
Adversity comes in different phases of life; it only becomes more intense and
challenging as aging continues, causing more unhappiness. Adversity is like
rites of passage, which come in three stages: the separation stage in which you
feel separated from your comfort zone; the confusion stage in which you find
yourself in no-man’s-land, at a loss of not knowing what to do next; and the
transformation stage, in which you may initiate the life changes to cope with
the adversity.
Human pain comes in different forms:
emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual pain. Inevitable as it is, pain also
comes in different stages of one’s life, and most predominantly during the
golden years as a result of loss of loved ones, loss of physical capability and
functioning, as well as loss of health and wellness.
Adversity
and pain cause human unhappiness.
The
good news is that you may also learn from your pain and suffering. The most
valuable lesson is awakening from the illusion that this physical life of yours
will go on forever. This awakening may help you re-discover your connection to
others and, more importantly, to God, and hence may deepen the meaning of life
to you, as well as your relationship with God. If your life has a positive
meaning, then human pain must also have its meaning for your body, mind, and
spirit. You just have to look for its meaning.
Human suffering is caused by adversity and
pain. Don't let your suffering continue. Get your happiness wisdom! Learn to let go of your adversity and pain.
Stephen Lau
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