The value of suffering

Suffering, almost by definition, is something we naturally wish to avoid. We want to live a life as pleasant and free from suffering as possible. And yet, suffering seems built into the very fabric of life. The delicious meal ends, and our satiety soon becomes a boredom that awaits the next pleasure. The glass of wine is sweet, and buoys our spirits, but comes with a hangover. Looking...

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