When Suffering Makes You Good
Nothing has helped mold me more than suffering. Nothing.
Suffering, to me, is how we become better people.
No one knows what goes on behind closed doors, but I can tell you (in a generic sense), that suffering has made me “good.”
Now, I have plenty of piss poor thoughts in my head, that I chalk up to being human. And so, that is to be expected.
“I hate mankind, for I think myself one of the best of them, and I know how bad I am.” — Joseph Baretti
What are some things that you think classifies a good person?
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The only meaning I can ascribe to my life is one that challenges me and makes me happy.
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I like to self-reflect.
I am into personal development (and, I am working to become more consistent).
I have a BA in Psychology.
I enjoy reading.
I love to listen to music!
I write Prose poetry.
My favorite foods are Vietnamese and Thai.
"You will never be criticized by someone who is doing more than you. You will only be criticized by someone who is doing less than you."
For me compassion is one indicator of a good person, and I think experiencing suffering increases the capacity for compassion.
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Absolutely. You summed it up quite nicely!
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