Principle 12 - Duhka
Suffering as Opportunity
The dark thought, the shame, the malice, meet them at the door laughing, and invite them in. Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.
- Rumi
Thoughts
Suffering offers insight into my deeply help patterns and conditioning.
If I learn from the mistakes and misfortunes experienced by myself and others, then I can avoid or reduce future suffering.
I strive to make conscious choices with a discerning heart-mind.
Exercises
Think of a painful experience. What could you have done differently to avoid it, and what can you do to keep it from happening again.
What valuable lessons have you learned from your mistakes? Write down several 'mistakes' and how learning from the contributed to your personal growth and happiness.
How might contemplation and discernment (viveka) help you better change and find the opportunity within the suffering.
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