Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional

from Young Urban Zen SF · host Michael McCord

Michael McCord references a quote by Japanese writer Haruki Murakami: Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional.This is very much in alignment with the basic noble truths of Zen and yet can be so elusive in the moments we inhabit.How do we live into a future where we hold the discomforts, annoyances, turmoil and pain of our existence in altogether different way?  What can I do today or tomorrow? Pain is Inevitable -- Suffering is Optional Young Urban Zen

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