Why Suffering Matters

It is difficult not to notice the suffering that is taking place in the world. You need only wake up to be alerted of a new tragedy that has befallen humanity. In fact, suffering seems to be an unwanted element of the human existence. People die, people are hurt, people are scarred and bruised. From the moment we are born, our suffering begins. We cry out when our stomachs are empty. We even cry out when our stomachs are full. We cry out more and more as we begin exploring the sharp corners of life. Suffering is an unfortunate component of the human experience. There are moments in our lives where suffering can appear endless. Suffering can promote unhealthy habits as we look to find a respite from our pain and discomfort. Suffering may also push us towards unhealthy relationships. We venture to seek some remedy or an elixir to our malaise. There is no mistaking the fact that humans do not like suffering. The nature of suffering is one of growing discomfort and psychological stress. Suffering is also a dynamic and never ceasing element of our existence. This begs the question, why do we suffer? This question has been posed before. Like many timeless issues, the question will remain an integral part of the human existence. For the individual, suffering is not necessarily the existential question that occupies their minds. For the individual, suffering is a culmination of events or the totality of their capacity to manage the appropriate emotional response in the face of pain. ...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Grief and Loss Coping Skills grieving Resilience Source Type: blogs