We've all heard "That which does not destroy us makes us stronger." Do you believe it? Do you believe that even the lowest moments in your life are valuable to you and define who you are now, strengths included, or would you change any or all of the low points or bad things in the hope that your life, now, would be better?
2007-03-20 19:47:00 · 21 answers · asked by ophelliaz 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I believe that it CAN make you stronger, but that all depends on who you are. Speaking for myself, I have had many low points in my life. i suffed through the absolute worst depression for years, and i wouldn't change that if i could. i belive it has made me a very strong person. But i believe that not all people respond to trying situations the same way. A person can respond in one of two ways when confronted with a stressfull situation, fight or flight. Basically you can turn inward, ignoring the problem and let it beat you, or you can confront it head on and come out better for it in the long run. I chose to take my problem head on (in that i dealt with it on my own w/out drugs) and that is why i cherish the little piece of hell i resided in for 5 years. had it gone the other way i would probably respond much differently. And in general i don't think i would change any of the bad things that have happened to me, except the time i accidentally peed my pants in 2nd grade...cause i really didn't gain anything from that experience :-)
2007-03-20 20:52:27 · answer #1 · answered by Mark B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I definitely do. Those suffering phases of my 35+ years of teaching have taught me to be tough, meditative and learned since it is easier said than done for those young graduates or middle-age professionals in any field who might say they will not care or value those mentioned hardships. One of the reasons, i think, they are too young or too innocent regarding the working world in which, indeed, there are some pitfalls waiting somewhere we simply cannot predict. In other words, they will know and experience their destiny when the time comes. In brief, every suffering, mistake or failure is a great, valuable lesson you cannot find in any textbook or course of study or university.
2007-03-21 04:18:34 · answer #2 · answered by Arigato ne 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are somethings that I really could do without. The world is a better place than it was 100 years ago, and I'm glad. But I don't think humanity is truely happier than we've ever been.
In order to appreciate the best of life, you need to experience some of the worst of life.
2007-03-21 02:53:20 · answer #3 · answered by Michael M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not value suffering, mistakes or failures, but they are the unavoidable consequences of my actions. These things are probably one of my greatest teachers in my life, as if I suffer I want to change it into something which makes me and others "happy". So it pushes me to overcome them, understand them and learn from it. I very much value, beauty, happiness, joy, health, Light and good things and people and I want to experience this sort of circumstances and emotions and happiness in my life. Suffering just gives me valuable feedback and lessons. But I do value the lesson, not the suffering as such.
2007-03-21 04:36:19 · answer #4 · answered by I love you too! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Certainly, at the time, it's really hard to see any value in these things but it often takes the passage of time to look back and see either how you really botched it or learnt something of value.
The lowest moments you have managed to get through often prove that you are maybe more resilient than you thought you could ever be.
Others show that you were really dumb at that time and you hopefully learn not to that such silly things again.
2007-03-21 03:03:18 · answer #5 · answered by Kay P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't change a thing. All my experiences, good & bad have helped me become the person I am today. It's true that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Trials & tribulations build character. Adversity is a valuable teacher. It inspires you to dig deep, to find strength you didn't know you had, to overcome.
2007-03-21 03:15:18 · answer #6 · answered by amp 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course YES!! Mistakes and failures are the biggest teachers in one's life. It is the sufferings that make us realise how important our deeds are. Failures must not demoralise you or mistakes should not lead you to mental sufferings as it is HUMAN. If everything is perfect then it is GODLY.
One should learn from the past mistakes, try not to repeat them and failures should be taken as stepping stones towards success.
2007-03-21 05:16:54 · answer #7 · answered by AB2874 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not value the suffering, pain, mistakes and regrets of my life and I would change them if I could. But at the same time I do realise that they have value as to how I am now and what I do. So i would have to think very hard about how I would change them.
Hope this helps.
2007-03-21 03:19:01 · answer #8 · answered by Arthur N 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I value my long suffering ( especially in a religious/spiritual sense ) and if you don't like making mistakes, then you don't like learning. As far as failures, only society makes me feel that way, but I have conditioned myself to thrive on negative incentive. If pain is weakness leaving my body, well, I must be one of the strongest people alive.
2007-03-21 02:54:56 · answer #9 · answered by unknownsoldier1st 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a believer in the Word of God I have to say "All things work together for the good to those that love God, the called to His purpose".
MANY things in my life keeps my mind on this scripture, and at times it is the only thing that keeps me hanging on.
2007-03-22 08:25:23 · answer #10 · answered by Israel-1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋