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Who said pain is a part of life?
This quote, made popular by Haruki Murakami, is an old Buddhist saying. It resonates with me on so many levels, and I would to give you some food for thought. Pain is part of life.
Does pain have a purpose?
But enduring pain or stress injuries on a regular basis serves no good purpose for the body or soul, researchers say. “Good pain is the body’s warning system,” said Dr. Edward Covington, director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program.
Is pain inevitable in life?
Yes. There’s a Japanese poet who’s a marathoner [Haruki Murakami] and one of the things that he says is, “Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.” When you think about it that way, it’s going to hurt, but you are the one who’s making the choice whether you’re going to suffer or not. So choose to not suffer.
What is the difference between pain and suffering?
Individuals talk about their pain and suffering when they’re ill or after other difficult events. However, the two are not the same thing! Pain is what happens to us, suffering is what we do with that pain.
Is pain a bad thing?
There are consequences to untreated pain. Research has demonstrated that people who are living with pain are more likely to experience depression. Pain can also cause fatigue, missed work, increased disability and decreased quality of life.
How do you find your pain purpose?
Searching For Meaning In Your Pain
- Cause you to reflect and make new life choices.
- Deepen your compassion and empathy for others.
- Awaken gratitude and appreciation for what you have.
- Move you to take action and confront injustice.
- Inspire you to seek out healthier habits and relationships.
What’s God’s purpose for my life?
In one sense, you are always living in God’s purpose. God is God and He works all things, including your life, according to his purposes. Nothing can happen without God ordaining it. God has numbered your days and will fulfill every purpose He has for you.