Suffering Is A Universal Phenomenon That Nobody Can Escape

Suffering is a universal phenomenon that nobody can escape. â€Å"Every second, people are murdered, tortured, beaten, maimed, separated from their loved ones† (Ricard 35). And even though it is â€Å"an intrinsic part of our daily lives†, it is often ignored in the conversation of happiness because happiness and suffering are perceived to be polar opposite states of being. (Ricard 35). Scholars would argue that one is simply the absence of the other. Stoic philosophers emphasize the importance of enduring suffering, suggesting that suffering does not impact happiness outside of being an obstacle. However, other scholars would argue that suffering is involved in the integral process of achieving happiness implying that suffering does play a role in happiness and that it is not so disconnected in relation to happiness as it is often believed to be. So then, this brings up the question: What role does suffering play in happiness? The answer to that is that suffering can serve as an instrument to either enhance or achieve happiness if the mind responds to suffering in a reflective manner or detract from happiness if the mind lacks this reflective element. The mind is an important factor in both happiness and suffering since people are resilient to outside influences and changing circumstances. According to Sonja Lyubomirsky, a professor of psychology, â€Å"changes in our circumstances, no matter how positive and stunning, actually have little bearing on our well-being† (Lyubomirsky 186).Show MoreRelatedUncle Tom s Cabin, By Harriet Beecher Stowe1381 Words   |  6 Pagesnineteenth-century melodrama of cruelty, suffering, religious devotion, broken homes, and improbable reunions. 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