
When it comes to the legacy of American leaders, Abraham Lincoln dominates history with his leadership excellence. He was born into poverty, experienced the loss of his mother at such a tender age while struggling to develop a somewhat normal relationship with his father, and faced numerous personal and professional blows along with the pitfall of depression. However, all these hardships could not stop him from achieving his life goals, and he became the 16th president of the United States.
Our minds niggle, and we question how someone in such dire circumstances can become a successful leader. How can an individual progress when hardships, after all, make us passive beings? If you believe this, you are living on the wrong side of the suffering spectrum, and it is not your fault because we all have the same perception. But why is this not the correct perception? What is the other side of the story? Let's look at an aspect of suffering with which we don't usually agree.
Suffering in Perspective: Learning to See the Positive Amidst Pain
Suffering is a universal experience, and we all feel it in the form of pain, stress, hurt, and sorrow. It can be emotional, psychological, or physical. Many factors trigger suffering in our life, including illness, injury, trauma, and other life difficulties. It is subjective in nature, and how profound it is in impact depends on an individual's threshold. However, the difference comes in how we deal with these experiences. These hardships encompass the elements of learning and becoming tough. At the core of these battles, we find that they are to prosper us contrary to what we perceive. American spiritual leader Ram Dass defines it through these words, "Suffering is part of our training program for becoming wise."
Our sufferings can be the finest means of transforming our lives for the better, but only if we face them positively and meaningfully. Here our mental toughness and resilience help us by keeping us resolute and aiding us to find the balance between both perspectives of suffering. All this discussion suggests like facing difficulties is something to welcome or worth experiencing; nevertheless, we find ourselves asking how we can grow and prosper from the thing that causes us pain and anguish. To uncover this secret, let's look at the following factors.
Learning to Suffer: How?
Practice Acceptance
Acknowledge your suffering and accept it as a part of your life. Denial or resistance to your suffering can prolong your pain and prevent you from moving forward. Embrace your feelings and experiences, even if they are uncomfortable.
Seek Support
Don't be apprehensive about reaching out to your loved ones or a mental health professional for support. Talking about your struggles can help you process your emotions and gain new insights. You can also seek support through support groups or online communities.
Reframe Your Perspective
Look for prospects to learn and grow from your suffering. Ask yourself what you can acquire from this experience and how to use it to make positive changes in your life. Reframing your perspective can help you find meaning in your suffering and transform it into a positive force.
Practice Self-Care
Practice self-care by taking care of your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Engross in activities that bring you joy and relaxation, such as exercise, meditation, or spending time in nature. This practice can help you build resilience and cope with life's challenges.
Give Back
Use your experiences to help others who are going through similar struggles. Volunteer, advocate, or find other ways to make a positive impact on the world. Serving others can give you a sense of purpose and meaning.
Eyes Wide Open: Learning to Suffer
A Handbook for Transforming Your Life Amid Suffering
Dealing with pain and hurt is surely not pleasing, and we all hope to live happily ever after. However, this is not how the mechanism of our universe is designed. We all have to go through certain periods of distress and agony to move forward in our lives and progress. Still, it seems challenging, and we constantly seek motivation to keep our spirits high regarding this. If this is the case with you and you are almost near giving up, we have a perfect motivational means to help you on the way titled Eyes Wide Open, penned by the author Jason Sharp.
The book stands out for its aspects of inspiration and distinctiveness of life viewpoints. Using his own life experiences, the author emphasizes the significance of altering perspectives. He draws light on the components of suffering that help us grow and become resilient, encouraging readers to give new meaning and purpose to their suffering.
Eyes Wide Open is soon to be released. Save the date and be prepared to approach life with a novel philosophy.

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