Power of Now; Step-9
Published: 1997 & Pages: 236
11x Steps
Step-9
Facing Pain Stoically helps grow Stronger
Even if you live fully in the present, you might still feel some sadness and pain, and that’s okay.
But what should you do with those feelings? Should you hide them and pretend everything is fine? That doesn’t seem like a good idea.
While most pain is something we create ourselves, not all of it is. For instance, when people with destructive thoughts hurt us or when a loved one passes away, this pain is something we can’t avoid.
So, what’s the solution?
When something really painful happens, like losing someone you love, it’s okay to feel sad. But if you can accept that it happened and can’t be changed, you’ll avoid unnecessary suffering.
Feeling sad is natural, and you shouldn’t feel guilty about it. Things are the way they are. Accepting this means you won’t spend all your time wishing things were different.
Living in the present helps you avoid a lot of pain, but not all of it. And it doesn’t mean ignoring or hiding pain. Instead, it gives you the strength to accept tough and painful parts of life.
بسم اللہ الرحمان الرحیم
اردو ترجمہ جلد اپ لوڈ کیا جاےَگا، انشاءاللہ
10x Short Questions
1. Is it possible to completely avoid feelings of sadness and pain even if you live fully in the present?
No, some feelings of sadness and pain are unavoidable.
2. What is not a good idea when faced with feelings of sadness and pain, according to the paragraph?
Suppressing them and pretending everything is okay.
3. Can all pain be attributed to self-creation, according to the paragraph?
No, some pain is unavoidable, like that inflicted by others or the death of a loved one.
4. What is suggested when experiencing unavoidable pain, such as the death of a loved one?
Accept it as something that cannot be changed.
5. Is it okay to feel sadness when faced with something traumatic?
Yes, feeling sad is a natural response.
6. What does accepting painful situations as they are help you avoid?
Needless suffering by constantly wishing things were different.
7. Can living in the present completely eliminate all pain from life?
No, it helps avoid most pain but not all of it.
8. What is the difference between living in the present and ignoring or suppressing pain?
Living in the present provides the strength to accept difficult and painful facts of life.
9. Is feeling guilty or ashamed about sadness necessary, according to the paragraph?
No, feeling sad is natural, and you shouldn’t feel guilty or ashamed.
10. What important lesson does the paragraph emphasize about accepting unavoidable pain?
Acceptance prevents unnecessary suffering and allows you to use inner strength to cope with life’s challenges.
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