Why do we have to suffer stuff?

Answer 1

in my views, "it is the dark that makes the light so bright, the pain that allows us to feel pleasure."

it hold true to many things in life.

it takes suffering to make the pleasure worth while.

Answer 2

Indeed. Why do we? I have asked myself this question, too, as I lay in my hospital bed quite a few years ago. Pondering the question as to why this was happening to me made me realize that if it hadn't, I would never have done the soul-searching I did during that time. From out of that pain and suffering, I emerged feeling stronger and wiser.

No one has all the answers for every question, but we can find answers within ourselves if we are willing to be truthful with ourselves. Sure, it could be very well guaranteed that you may not like what you find out about yourself, but the strength you gained and used to begin the search is the same strength that will help you through it all.

I no longer question why there is suffering, but try in my own, small simple way(s) to relieve what little I can.

However, if you are referring to 'suffering' parental guidance and control, well, all bets are off. Parents rule.

Peace.

Answer 3

A couple of different takes here.

1 - From a Christian perspective - we suffer because of Adam and Eve sinning in the Garden of Eden. As a result, Satan has been given control over the Earth, spiritually speaking, and we suffer mightily because of it. As well, much of our greatest learning, from a life perspective standpoint, actually occurs during times of intense suffering, such that God uses our suffering to teach us. Perhaps because we become more reflective and open to learning during such times.

2 - We suffer because we make mistakes that bring about unfortunate consequences.

3 - We suffer that we might know pleasure. As some have said, in one way or another, 'The height of our joy can only be as great as the depth of our sorrow'. The one is measured relative to the other. So from this standpoint, we should actually be thankful for suffering, because it is what allows us to know true joy.

Answer 4

Imagine you are 80 years old. Everyone comments on how 'sorted you are', 'how you have such a great support system' and 'how you don't let things get to you'. Also imagine that this person has been through one hell of a life, someone who has suffered the big stuff. Would this person have preferred not to have suffered the big stuff? Probably not.. Because they might say that it was this big stuff that made them who they are today.

An interesting question.

Answer 5

We really don't have to suffer stuff, we choose to suffer stuff. It's about not accepting what you get or have then that's when you have chosen to suffer. Accept your ups and downs and it will help you grow and learn from experience.

Answer 6

We have to suffer to experiance happiness.
For example, if we didn't know what is was like to have out hearts broken, how could we possibly know the difference between hate and love?
Where there is dark, there is light, where there is love, there is hate. A strict compensation for each other.
-hitzusen

Answer 7

Because suffering makes you appreciate the things you do have.

Answer 8

Without suffering there would be no compassion.

Answer 9

That's Life,
That's what people say,
You're ridin' high in April,
And shot down in May......


Old Blue Eyes

Answer 10

To learn and to grow... It was Albert Camus who said:

"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was within me an invincible summer."

And I truly believe he was right.