• often associated with trouble or threats to the human existence or lack of pleasure 

man’s realization that the world  cannot live up to the ‘perfect world’ resulting to feeling of sadness or apathy

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fear and anxiety

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a person begins to question his  or her purpose and reason for being

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weariness and discontent, lack of interest,  or intense boredom with the world

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views regardig human suffering : humans naturally seek pleasure to avoid pain

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• views regarding human suffering: suffering is essential as it defines human existence

• without it, man  is unable to grow and improve

• positive experiences lose meaning and significance

can be avoided by  seeking pleasurable things through the exercise of  self-control

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• suffering is the defining feature of human existence

caused by desire

closely tied to spiritual progress

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ends when a person attains enlightenment

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man’s inability to meet his unlimited wants and desires

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suffering is inevitable; test of a person’s worth

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defines the meaning of experiences  through life, suffering and happiness go hand in  hand

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• suffering as means to achieve a higher meaning  in life

• a branch of philosophy

• reconciles the existence of a benevolent, all-good God with the reality of suffering in the world

acc. sakanya, the world is a school & hospital for  the soul

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suffering plays a big role in educating and  teaches us how to heal

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refers to that means a person employs in dealing with difficult life situations and involves a conscious effort to solve personal and interpersonal problems

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• also entails identifying sources of stress and conflict and devising means to tolerate or minimize their effects

face it with fortitude and patience

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do not blame other people;  face it and take responsibility

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focus on actions to help  alleviate

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• can help in getting through difficult experiences. 

• Maintaining balance between daily activities, career, and leisure can also ensure a person’s emotional stability