Pick a quote and respond to it...
The quote "Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional," is a quote that originates in the Buddhist religion. The quote is universal for all people and can be perceived in many ways. I respond to this quote as in life you inevitable feel some sort of pain, whether it is physical or emotional. However, how we choose to react in the aftermath is determined by us. One can break their arm, but not let it affect their daily lives, and choose patience and perseverance rather than anger and self-pity. After a hard break up one can first feel the pain of loss, but choose not to suffer. Jesus felt physical pain during his journey to his crucifixion, but did not suffer until he yelled out father why have you forsaken me, but in the end ultimately beat suffering by speaking in triumph and reunion by saying "It is finished," and "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit."
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