Embracing Suffering and Acknowledging Mortality

Acknowledging the efficacy and purpose of suffering is emphasized by various traditions like Buddhism and Stoicism, which teach the importance of engaging with suffering to learn resilience and valuable life lessons. Modern culture's focus on comfort and avoidance of discomfort, especially the fear of death, reflects a denial of the inevitability of suffering and mortality. The book 'The Denial of Death' by Ernst is noted for its profound impact on perspectives, urging individuals to confront mortality and embrace the challenges of life.