Suffering

We have to recognize human suffering in order to overcome it. Sometimes we do not notice it when complacently going about our daily lives, but suffering in all its forms is a daily reality for most of humanity. In the developed world we do not see it as potently as in impoverished areas of the earth, but the varieties of grief are so numerous no one escapes them. On the news we always hear about some gunman shooting innocent people, some greedy corporate scandal, pollution, hate crimes, not to mention the war and starvation going on in different parts of the world. Lets face it, the world is utter horror, as we cause suffering for ourselves and each other over, and over, and over again. Human brutality is endless, and we virtually still live in a jungle where we could be faced with violence at anytime, although we now have police and different forms of security to protect us. Even our happiest times, like when we fall in love, often end up falling apart down the road.

I am not trying to be depressing, I am just trying to point out that there are endless forms of suffering, but also a solution. As I have said before in my other blogs, life is infinite, and since suffering is a part of life, it is infinite also. But I have also said that one must step in the center of the circle of infinity, and watch it spin around them objectively. It is a difficult solution but it is the only way. You must understand that all things pass, the good and the bad, and realize it is just the nature of everything to constantly balance the good and the bad. 

Once you realize the nature of suffering for yourself, you step out of the chain of suffering that you cause yourself and other people. You break the link in the chain.