We all have experience some form of suffering in our lives. Most of us think that suffering is caused by the stressful environment and circumstances in which we live in. Although I agree that they can amplify our suffering, I do not believe they are the cause of it.
Firstly, suffering is universal to all sentient beings. It exist intrinsically in everyone of us.
Secondly, I believe suffering originates from within our minds and not from any external factors.
Lastly, I believe that we can choose to redirect or remove our anticipation of suffering from our minds through peaceful self-reflections, and if we keep at it regularly, it can ultimately lead to its cessation.
Suffering is natural to all animal lives and not particularly only a human condition. What is unique for us is that we can choose not to accept it. We have the ability to think of our ......
Yes, wouldn’t it be nice to live life without suffering? I completely agree with the author that “suffering originates from within our minds and not from any external factors”. In turn, suffering orginates from the belief system that we were taught and not from any external factors. So, for the purpose of living with joy rather than suffering, I have authored a series of books entitled “Wisdom on How to Live Life”. More information about the book series can be found on my website: http://wisdomlife.page4.me/.