Posted by Quintal on April 23, 2007, at 3:13:38
In reply to Re: So when did your depression and/or anxiety start? » Quintal, posted by FredPotter on April 23, 2007, at 2:34:24
Not sure what prompted this debate, but I'll have a go nevertheless.
I think the purpose of suffering might be to prompt an awakening, spiritual or otherwise. There are so many things I would be blind to if I'd never suffered and I'm grateful for that, but would they be important to me if I'd never suffered? Maybe not.
I often find it's easier to empathize with people when I'm feeling good, rather than when I'm in pain and exhausted, which tends to make me snappish and short with people. I've never personally met anyone that has sailed through life and has the same depth and sensitivity of perception as someone who has suffered, or been excluded from society and ostracised in some way. People who have endured what might seem to be a lot of pointless suffering may often harbour a little bitterness and begrudgery don't you think? It's easier to be generous when thy cup runneth over I would imagine?
Kind Regards
Q
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