It is a gift to exist. And with existence comes suffering. There is no escaping that. But, if you are grateful for your life - which I think is a positive thing to do, though not everyone feels that way, and I certainly don't always feel it myself- then you have to be grateful for all of it. You can't pick and choose what your grateful for.
So, what do you gain from loss and suffering? You gain an awareness of other people's losses, which allows you to connect with them. This connection enables you to love more deeply and understand what it’s like to be human. You can then relate to others and love them in a profound way that not only accepts the fact that we all suffer, but also makes you grateful for your own suffering, for it gives you the ability to truly understand others.
It’s about embracing the fullness of your humanity. What’s the point of being here, of being human, if you can’t be the most human you can be? I’m not talking about being the “best” human, but the “most” human. That means acknowledging—and ultimately being grateful for.. EVERYTHING - even the things I wish hadn’t happened, because they gave me a gift.
(adapted quote by Stephen Colbert)
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Love the sentiment and the beautiful photography.
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