Dalai Lama: Suffering Is Optional


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"Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional."

~ H.H. The Dalai Lama

Think about that for a second longer...

"Pain is inevitable." We’re going to experience things that are tough and that "hurt." It’s inevitable.

But, do we need to suffer?

That part’s optional.

It's all up to us...

 





Inspired by: Dalai Lama
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