“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them — that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” — Lao Tzu
I have noticed how suffering occurs when we desire life to be perfect. Somehow, when we expect life to go according to our thoughts and it doesn’t, sorrow ensues. We become resistant.
However, in Buddhism one of the Four Noble Truths is that pain exists, but suffering is optional. We need to work with human nature instead of trying to fight against it as Suffering = Pain x Resistance. The more we resist negative emotions, the more we will suffer and the only option left then is to accept them with every ounce of courage.
It is also interesting to think about how fleeting good experiences should make you less concerned about when they will end, and more grateful of them while they last. Life’s pleasant times must be embraced with wide arms, and that is why I celebrate every time I get a good score on a test, have a meaningful conversation with someone important, make time for my hobbies like growing my flower garden, (clear out my mailbox!), in other words: all my little victories.
Next, because everything is temporary, even horrible situations and feelings are. Remembering that everything is temporary allows me to experience uncomfortable emotions without allowing them to overwhelm me. This is because I know I won’t be feeling this way forever. Just as the good times cannot last forever, neither can the bad.
It is frustrating because we are like a tiny boat being tossed around in a storm at sea. However, the most we can do is hang on and wait for it to pass, so we can emerge unscathed. I see life as a box of endless muddles, but the key is to not get too attached but learn to go with the natural flow.

⁃ SaaniaSparkle 🧚🏻♀️
Nice observation Saania❤️
Truly all of life is an ethereal experience. 😌🥰
No two moments will ever be exactly alike or repeated ever again which deserves genuine reverence and appreciation ❣️❣️🤗
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Tsunamis are a big challenge for me. I love the quote. 💦
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Turbulence in our worlds. The earth shadows the sea and the sea shadows the earth.💦💧
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Suffering =Pain x resistance that really hit me hard…wonderful post🙌
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Wow. This is enlightening. Also loved the quotes you included.
All so well said. Thanks for the inspiration. You rock!
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So very true! Thanks for an excellent post!
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Beautifully said. E-Motion is Energy in Motion. They pass, but the journey created becomes the storyline of the life we create. Thank you for sharing!
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great unniversal truths Saania! 🙏💖🌷
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I’ve always thought it’s best to face life’s obstacles with a glass half full attitude. Most times, things (good or bad) happen for a reason. We can either wallow in the negativity or learn from it and move on.
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Well penned!
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We’re in the endgame now
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hii check out https://hennazblogs.wordpress.com/2021/10/19/positivity-in-your-life-key-to-peaceful-state-of-mind/
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Once again, your maturity belies your chronological age!
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Wonderful✨😍
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A beautiful reassuring reaffirming post.
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It’s a blessing you realized this at young age. (I did too). When you’re wise beyond your years, you will have an amazing life! 🙂
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Beautifully said! 🙏🏼
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Good bye for now: may peace be with you:
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Buddhism – yeah! Buddha was a real cool dude who really knew how to party! 🙂
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You are a dear Saania
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Very inspiring words. Embrace the pain, I like it! As you said nothing lasts forever 🙂
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We are all
every day
succumb to deceptions
and put
blind
on what is to come
in infinite hope
The loss
the goal is not
to have achieved
is the apprenticeship
which we do on our own
unconsciousness
too much
the precedence
have given
With the stitch
one means the defenseless
Existence finally
to be able to finish
It’s not important
what we expect
special what we do
and can give
heart-rending
that one other
cannot suffice itself
helps in humility
to do that
what is really possible for us
The longing
after the great beloved
stays for a short time
then immediately
unfulfilled for all of life
It’s about
that we see
that we have bad stakes
and good proportions
have in us
Injuries that harm others
no human
can say of himself
that he is sinless
We should not
chasing after self-made dreams
the real dream
guides everyone
for insight into his own life
have the failure
belongs in life
for every human being
the memory
will every w
continue to plague
if a person thinks
that he every adversity
the mountains of suffering and misery
in the future
to a paradise
could move
the better feeling
is often a window dressing
so as not to the facts
Having to look in the eyes
We only have a part
control over ourselves
our thoughts come
and go like the wind
our well-intentioned attitude
to think well to optimism
helps do better
often times
the contrary
causes
We are not just a rubble
as a being human
Beauty means beautiful itself
fixated on it, it leads to it
the real in the world
not to be seen in us
We are all
whether bad or good
of indivisible human dignity
that’s enough
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The soul holds me tight
even if you want me otherwise
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The soul holds me tight
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I only wish you the best
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A quote usually attributed to Walt Disney:
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
I like the way this post uses similar language to formulate a key insight from Buddhism so clearly and concisely:
Pain is mandatory; suffering is optional.
Of course, some elaboration is needed. That’s nicely done here too.
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While embracing impermanance is much more prominent in Buddhism and Taoism than in Western philosophy, it’s not exclusively Eastern:
*Happy Heraclitus*
Life flows and splashes.
No things are permanent and
all things are precious.
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Great post. You are full of wisdom
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Great post. Sad but true message – the plight for ‘so-called’ perfection (by modern day world standards) is absolutely at the root of a lot of problems including depression, debt, stress. A simple life that makes you happy is all that’s really needed, but ego is a powerful thing. I hope more people start to see the light and find a better balance, away from the rat race.
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Pain is inevitable. Suffering is a choice. This really got to me. Wow
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