Stoa #9 |Why you should want to suffer.

In the last episode, we talked about how 4 social skills can make you attractive AF to anyone.
To read the last episode: https://wearestoa.beehiiv.com/p/stoa-8-stop-procrastinating-analogy

Introduction

Obviously, suffering is painful.
It can deeply wound you and leave you with traumatic experiences. It's possible that you may never completely heal. It sounds frightening, doesn't it? However, it's not. In fact, it's quite remarkable.

Allow me to explain: You see, whenever life throws a stroke of fate your way, whenever you endure intense suffering, whether it's due to a breakup or failure, you will remember it for a lifetime.
You will remember the "curse" that destiny bestowed upon you. But what if this curse was actually more of a blessing than a curse?

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Lesson
Your curse may actually be your greatest blessing.

These "curses" are crucial for your personal growth. There is no better teacher than suffering. Your suffering will persist until you comprehend it. If you fail to understand it, you may even fear the suffering while experiencing it. This is simply a characteristic of human nature.
Your suffering ultimately leads to transformation.

Did you experience a breakup? Okay, what were the circumstances? Did your partner cheat on you? Were there any red flags? Did you confront your partner with it? Did you have a conversation about it? Or did you accept their disrespectful behavior, thereby signaling that it is acceptable to disrespect you? Why did they feel the need to seek someone else? Did they feel secure with you? Did they doubt your abilities?

I am not saying it is your fault that they cheated; they made that decision on their own and lost their own self-worth in the process. However, I am telling you that you had a responsibility to prevent it. Being at fault and being responsible are two distinct things. For instance, you may be unjustly evicted from your apartment by your landlord. It is not your fault that you are being evicted, but it is your responsibility to find a solution and secure a new place to live.

Every suffering gives you a lesson, greater than any book, course, or newsletter could. Be thankful you broke up. Be thankful you suffered.

Cheers.