In life, everyone is susceptible to unpredictable calamities and suffering, not to mention the inevitable setbacks and disappointments that almost everyone encounters on their life's journey. Human nature tells us that we tend to be detached from worldly troubles when they are far away, but when misfortune befalls us, we may become exceptionally clear-headed.
Who can live without suffering? Suffering is an indelible part of human life; without pain and death, life is incomplete. Dr. Frankl, a German psychiatrist, wrote in his book *Man's Search for Meaning*: "If we can find meaning in suffering, then suffering is a worthwhile burden."
Some suffering is nature's "punishment," such as someone suffering from an incurable disease, or a major earthquake occurring in a certain place—these are things we cannot predict or avenge. We can only accept our "bad luck." But such suffering may lead to new discoveries for doctors or scientists, or it may generate an indelible spiritual strength.
Bereavement and divorce are also forms of suffering. Losing a reliable person, leaving behind loved ones, and finding oneself in a cold, lonely, and helpless situation is undoubtedly very painful. But such suffering can temper one's will, forcing one to bravely step into society and mature. Therefore, Lu Xun said, "A child is weak, but becomes strong after losing his mother." This means that a person who loses his mother at a young age is not entirely unfortunate; they may become more courageous and unburdened.
In life, everyone may encounter unpredictable calamities and suffering, not to mention that almost everyone will encounter unavoidable setbacks and disappointments on their life's journey. Human weakness tells us that when disaster stays away, it's easy to become detached; but when misfortune befalls us, we may become exceptionally clear-headed. Because in such severe moments that require facing the challenges of fate, a person's ability to understand the ways of the world and people's hearts will rapidly increase, and their inner vitality, qualities, and character will be clearly revealed.
Suffering is beneficial because it is the difficulty and reality of the human soul. A patient who can feel the pain of a wound proves that their nerves are healthy and there is hope for recovery; if there is bleeding but no pain, it foreshadows a crisis. Suffering should be the most normal and common expression for contemporary people. No one can live outside of their time, and this is the source of all their suffering. But one cannot wallow in pain and become unable to extricate oneself; after such pain, a rational person realizes that this personal emotional anguish is ultimately insignificant.
Humans must accept the occasional setbacks and pains that life frequently presents, even those that seem unbearable. One must always find one's lost self through reflection on pain: one must live a meaningful life. In this life, one must find the goals and value to strive for through countless sufferings. Marx said: "Suffering makes one think, and thinking makes one suffer." It is only after experiencing such profound pain and crises that one understands the various perplexities and numerous unsolvable problems encountered throughout life. Pain is a catalyst for human growth. As Frankl said, "Pain contains the opportunity for achievement," and "Your experience is something no one can take away from you."
Nietzsche said, "Those who suffer have no right to be pessimistic." Indeed, by using pain as nourishment to cultivate resilience and perseverance, the tree of life will surely grow strong, its branches and leaves flourishing, blossoming and bearing fruit.
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