The adversity paradox proposes that
We are not seeking out adversity in our lives
But when we meet it, we tend to grow from it.
Victor Frankl in his book Man’s Search for Meaning
argues that:
Its not libido that gives us meaning, as Freud states
Its not power that gives us meaning, as Alder states
It’s suffering that brings us meaning.
We get stronger from the stressors of our lives.
Suffering can break us.
Suffering can build us.
How we face suffering is perhaps one
measure of how spiritual we are.
Wisdom Is –
To grow through our suffering.