Understanding the meaning of suffering

Understanding the meaning of suffering

"Some people endure little suffering and immediately understand the meaning of things. As soon as they understand, life itself responds, and everything changes for the better. There are others who suffer greatly yet understand nothing, thereby prolonging their suffering. This happens according to the measure of pride within a person. Pride prevents one from seeing even the most obvious things."

+ Elder Gervasios of Mount Athos

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