The Capacity for Self-Transformation

Despite having the capacity for self-transformation and personal growth, many people do not actively pursue it, leaving their problems unsolved and staying in a state of mediocrity. The psychiatrist M. Scott Peck emphasized the importance of accepting that life is difficult and recognizing that solving problems and enduring the associated suffering leads to personal growth. Avoiding problems through various tactics such as blaming others or engaging in self-deception only exacerbates mental illness. The suffering that comes from confronting and resolving problems is meaningful and necessary for growth.