The Importance of Adversity and Overcoming Hardship

Adversity and hardship can introduce individuals to their highest selves. Bedros Coolian believes that when we are born, we start as our lowest selves, driven by impulses and self-centered tendencies. However, through conscious effort and intentional adversity, we can elevate ourselves to become transcendent human beings connected to consciousness. This transformation requires emotional resilience and mental toughness, which can be developed through consistent exposure to hardship. Bedros Coolian shares his own practices of intentionally facing adversity, such as his weekly mini-Misogi, where he exhausts himself physically and mentally. He also emphasizes the importance of purifying oneself through self-inflicted adversity, setting intentions, and preparing for inevitable challenges.