Is it possible to have a painless life?

Life is pain, and pain is inevitable, so embrace it positively. Anyone who strives to have a painless life is striving for perfection; and perfection guarantees sadness because nothing will ever be perfect. This isn’t a bleak outlook, but rather a truthful one. The messy moments in life tend to create the best memories and gratitude.

Does life ever really get better?

In the back of my mind, I constantly have to remind myself that there are people that care about me and I am loved. Here’s the National Suicide Prevention lifeline chat. Life does get better, regardless of what our brains tell us though, friend. You are never alone.

Can happiness exist without pain and sadness?

No Pain, No Happiness. That is to say, without ever knowing sadness or pain, you would have no reason to be grateful for happiness. In reality, there is always something missing, or something unpleasant, but it is only through those realizations that you know to be grateful when you feel you have it all.

Do you ever go to therapy for depression?

Yes, I have gone to therapy. Yes, I realize these thoughts are not “normal”. But it has certainly become what is normal for me. Even with reminders that I matter to my closest friends and family, it gets really difficult to differentiate between my depression speaking and being fully aware of how many people really do care.

What are some good quotes about pain and suffering?

The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure but to avoid pain. Aristotle. We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey. Kenji Miyazawa. Pain is a fact. Suffering is a choice. Naval Ravikant. You may have had unfair things happen to you, but the depth of your pain is an indication of the height of your future. Joel Osteen. Part 2.

How do you say sorry for the loss of a friend?

No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. Words fall short of expressing my sorrow. My condolences. I’m always there in your hour of need. May her soul rest in peace. Someone so special can never be forgotten. I will be thinking of you in this moment of pain.

What does Dean Koontz say about grief?

And the ache is always there, but one day not the emptiness, because to nurture the emptiness, to take solace in it, is to disrespect the gift of life.” ― Dean Koontz “Grief is never something you get over.