Many people may choose to believe that God has inflicted
pain--physical, emotional, and spiritual pain--on them to punish them because
of their sins and disobedience. The paradox is: who is really
responsible for the pain that comes with aging, separation, physical loss, and
dying, among others. The truth of the matter is that humans have no control
over their pain. This human limitation is a common human dilemma. Who is really responsible
for human pain?
The paradox further perplexes when humans deny the pain, while
striving for healing--just like an alcoholic or a drug addict denying,
rationalizing, and blaming. That doesn't work. Pain, much like an addiction,
can never be overcome simply by denial, rationalization, and
unaccountability.
Pain, despite its darker and unpleasant side, enables us to look
at and reflect on the pain we are experiencing. Pain may even show us the
brighter side of life--being thankful for what we have, and grateful for not
getting what we rightly deserve. Just think about that!
To effectively cope with pain, we must accept it in the first
place without denying its existence, then we must embrace it, that is,
experiencing it fully and completely, whether we like it or not, and then,
surprisingly, we will be on the road to healing and recovery. This is the
reality of life. Whether you believe in God or not, this is the miracle of
living.
Read my book: Your Golden Years and Santa Claus.
Stephen Lau
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