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How do you respond to suffering?

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Posted on Jun 25th, 2008 by Siona : Synchronicity Coordinator Siona
What has your personal experience of suffering been? How do you respond when you're burdened or struggling? And what is your response to the suffering of others?
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For any and every loss,...

Posted on Aug 5th, 2008 by Carolyn : Mystic Empath Carolyn

For any and every loss, there is a natural grieving process one has to go through. This is not suffering, it is grieving. We suffer because we choose to suffer. Remember, pain is inevitable, but... More »

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Suffering is necessary as without...

Posted on Jul 5th, 2008 by Valerie : Peaceful Warrior Valerie

Suffering is necessary as without it I wouldn't know how to feel the balance of Joy, Peace or Healing.  Of course nobody likes it in the moment including me, but in hindsight some amazing lessons... More »

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Having been a nurse for...

Posted on Jul 1st, 2008 by ange : dawn song ange

Having been a nurse for 17yrs it has always been my deepest knowing and belief that life is sacred and should be preserved and sustained and I have done my best to bring comfort, healing... More »

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Most of the suffering I...

Posted on Jun 30th, 2008 by Swan

Most of the suffering I experience is fear that comes from insecurity.........mostly stemming from the little girl still trapped within.  Only that little girl sometimes feels like a black serpent who lays dormant when conditions... More »

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It bums me out.

Posted on Jun 27th, 2008 by FastDart : Peaceful Arrow FastDart

It bums me out.

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Suffering lies at the heart...

Posted on Jun 26th, 2008 by Sharon : Prime Fractionatar Sharon

Suffering lies at the heart of creating life not absolutely attuned to our Source/Creator/Higher Power/God, etal., for our Source knows of no such thing as pain .   Essentially, it is an anti-God creation, if... More »

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I'm one of those annoying...

Posted on Jun 26th, 2008 by shivermetimbers01

I'm one of those annoying people who hasn't actually had to endure much, if any, real suffering in her life.  My response when I see someone else suffering is that of sympathy and repulsion at... More »

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Suffering  differs, just  as been...

Posted on Jun 26th, 2008 by KATE CHINWE : knowledge KATE CHINWE

Suffering  differs, just  as been Rich  differs from  individual  to  individual. My  sufferings may  happen to be another`s Happiness,visa vi. Personally,I view myself suffering when I do not have  job . I SUFFER  WHEN I... More »

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In our human experience suffering...

Posted on Jun 26th, 2008 by Mila : adventurer Mila

In our human experience suffering comes inevitably and for a reason. So when it comes I face it and trust my inner wisdom that I can get past it, learn from it and realize that... More »

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suffering...that word implies so much...

Posted on Jun 26th, 2008 by Lola D. : Desirous of Everything Lola D.

suffering...that word implies so much more to me than what my life experience has brought me. to me, suffering is something i have yet to truly experience. Sure, i've had my share of struggles, obstacles,... More »

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