Suffering's Potential Impact on Awakening

Suffering has the potential to lead to transcendence and awakening, but it is not a guarantee. It can either lead someone to be stuck in suffering or help them transcend it. The eruption of disorder or suffering does not always result in awakening; it is an opportunity that is often missed. Some individuals, as they age, may become deeply entrenched in bitterness, grievances, and resentments, which reinforces their egoic sense of self. This rigidity can color all their perceptions and relationships, leading to a life marked by sadness. Few are aware that experiencing suffering can be a pathway to transcendence and growth, despite being an inevitable part of life.

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