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The Mindset Mentor

This Is Why We Suffer

Feb 2, 2024
20:15
Snipd AI
Exploring the causes of suffering and the importance of self-improvement. Childhood experiences and conditioning can lead to choosing suffering. The pressure to fit in and abandon our true selves is discussed. Embracing and accepting our true selves is highlighted. The illusion of material worth and the importance of self-acceptance are explored.
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Quick takeaways

  • Suffering is a conscious decision that arises when we choose to continue suffering, even after the pain has passed.
  • True peace and happiness come from accepting and embracing our true selves, including both the perceived good and bad qualities.

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Understanding the Difference Between Pain and Suffering

Pain and suffering are distinct, with pain being inevitable and not always within our control, while suffering is a conscious decision. The speaker highlights the importance of recognizing this difference to understand where human suffering often originates. Painful experiences such as accidents, loss, or illness are unavoidable, but suffering arises when we choose to continue suffering. One reason for suffering can be traced back to childhood, where many individuals develop a deep-seated belief that they are not enough or do not measure up. This belief stems from being reprimanded more than praised as children, leading them to change themselves to seek approval and love. Through this process, individuals abandon their true selves and learn that their authentic identity does not fit in with their parents or society. By accepting and embracing our true selves, including the perceived good and bad qualities, we can alleviate suffering and find inner peace.

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