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crimsonarcher · 6th Jun 2008, 11:18 AM

I've always known that problems existed, but ever since I joined EC last year, I've begun to notice that there are so many problems plaguing verybody around the globe; makes me wonder, why do peopl suffer? I don't knwo why. but like, why does all this happen?
I don't notice it, but every single person i know has had or has some trouble with something, showing that peace can never be achieved. Wow, just my thoughts getting to me. Can anyone gain complete happiness as a human being?

beckyg · 6th Jun 2008, 11:22 AM

Well the answer to that is no because without suffering we would not know what happiness was. Right?

6th Jun 2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by beckyg

Well the answer to that is no because without suffering we would not know what happiness was. Right?

That's a very good point. The suffering is needed to make the good parts seem EVEN better, just don't get too down. There is alot of suffering, but if you look there is also a hell of alot of happiness too

Jeimuzu · 6th Jun 2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by beckyg

Well the answer to that is no because without suffering we would not know what happiness was. Right?

Exactly. Suffering is the harshest, most unpleasant, and most effective teacher in the world. It teaches us to appreciate what we have. It teaches us how to survive through whatever life throws at us. It teaches us to be bigger, better people.

Étoile · 6th Jun 2008, 01:34 PM

Because if world peace was to happen, Earth would explode.

I don't know why we have to suffer to achieve happiness, then turn right around and do the same thing over and over again throughout our whole lives. Probably to give us a sense of worth. Life would be pointless if we didn't have to work for anything.

**Lexington** · 6th Jun 2008, 04:20 PM

Life IS problems.

More accurately, life is you handling problems. You work on a problem, maybe you solve it, maybe it goes away...to be replaced with another one. Some people have huge problems, others have tiny problems. Some have tons, others have a few. And a small problem is a big problem when it's the only one you got. Which is why those teenagers on Sweet 16 can be so melodramatic about the color of their Mercedes - that's their only problem.

This isn't meant to weigh you down. Dealing with problems is how we fill the time between birth and death. It IS what life is all about. Anyone going through life expecting tomorrow to be problem-free has a lifetime of disappointment in store. All you can ask is that your problems change, and that your problems are handleable. They almost always do, and they almost always are.

Lex

6th Jun 2008, 11:18 AM	#1
crimsonarcher Down-Pour Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: ... Location: AZ Posts: 1,051 Join Date: Apr 2007	I've realized.. I've always known that problems existed, but ever since I joined EC last year, I've begun to notice that there are so many problems plaguing verybody around the globe; makes me wonder, why do peopl suffer? I don't knwo why. but like, why does all this happen? I don't notice it, but every single person i know has had or has some trouble with something, showing that peace can never be achieved. Wow, just my thoughts getting to me. Can anyone gain complete happiness as a human being? __________________ Simple & Clean.

6th Jun 2008, 11:22 AM	#2
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: I've realized.. Well the answer to that is no because without suffering we would not know what happiness was. Right? __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks

6th Jun 2008, 01:34 PM	#5
Étoile He ate my heart Full Member Gender: Garçon Orientation: 95% Gay, 5% Cheesecake Out Status: Out to everyone Location: The Peach State Age: 20 Posts: 1,575 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: I've realized.. Because if world peace was to happen, Earth would explode. I don't know why we have to suffer to achieve happiness, then turn right around and do the same thing over and over again throughout our whole lives. Probably to give us a sense of worth. Life would be pointless if we didn't have to work for anything.

6th Jun 2008, 04:20 PM	#6
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,370 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: I've realized.. Life IS problems. More accurately, life is you handling problems. You work on a problem, maybe you solve it, maybe it goes away...to be replaced with another one. Some people have huge problems, others have tiny problems. Some have tons, others have a few. And a small problem is a big problem when it's the only one you got. Which is why those teenagers on Sweet 16 can be so melodramatic about the color of their Mercedes - that's their only problem. This isn't meant to weigh you down. Dealing with problems is how we fill the time between birth and death. It IS what life is all about. Anyone going through life expecting tomorrow to be problem-free has a lifetime of disappointment in store. All you can ask is that your problems change, and that your problems are handleable. They almost always do, and they almost always are. Lex

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