Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.

This is a powerful and freeing quote. It acknowledges that pain is a natural part of the human experience; we will all face loss, disappointment, and hurt. However, this quote also gives us a choice. Suffering is the mental and emotional anguish we create when we resist, cling to, or dwell on our pain.This isn't to say that you should ignore your pain, but that you have the power to choose how you respond to it. When you accept the pain for what it is—a temporary feeling—you can begin to heal and move forward. Don't let the pain of the moment become the suffering of a lifetime.What is one way you can choose to release suffering today?