read from HH Dalai Lama today...and of course, much to think of (emphasis is mine) -
Hardship, in forcing us to exercise greater patience and forbearance in daily life, actually makes us stronger and more robust. From the daily experience of hardship comes a greater capacity to accept difficulties without losing our sense of inner calm. Of course, I do not advocate seeking out hardship as a way of life, but merely wish to suggest that, if you relate to it constructively, it can bring greater inner strength and fortitude.
Conversely, one can say a life with no hardship of any kind, perhaps deprives one of a channel to develop greater capacity within oneself? interesting thought. goes with the old Samurai maxim - "a warrior is always supposed to live on the border of poverty" (I read it many years ago)...border is the key word, holds one against complacence and yet sustain with comfort.
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