The Bright Side of Suffering
* This is the second part of a 2 part blog on suffering. You can find the first one here You may be wondering how in the world there could be any bright side to suffering. Even as I type these words- I cringe a little even putting the word bright and suffering in the same sentence. However, as any person who has gone through a life changing difficulty knows, if you aren’t able to make the situation any better, at some point you have to move forward, and this means looking for the joys in the darkest of moments even if you don’t want to. I write these next few things knowing that not every person has felt this way or will experience these changes. In every situation, we have a choice. When we fight through the tears and shock of unexpected pains, we ultimately have to decide how we are going to handle what life throws at us. These are a few of the most beautiful aspects of suffering: 1. You can become a fruit bearer in your pain After tragedy strikes do you find ...