Why Are You Ignoring This Truth About Your Pain?
A New Approach Towards Suffering, Healing, and Human Nature
We are really good at justifying our sins and really bad at justifying our pain, for which the inverse makes a man subdue of suffering and a master at healing."
— Jasir Ibrahim (Author)
This quote, which I contemplated some time ago, is the cornerstone of today's newsletter. Stick around because this might be the one thought that changes your entire perspective on suffering, healing, and human behavior.
Let's dive into some life-changing wisdom!
What Am I Talking About?
Before we proceed, let me clarify: this quote is about minimizing suffering and understanding what makes us more prone to it.
Now let's dive in!
"We Are Really Good at Justifying Our Sins"
Have you noticed—or accepted—this about yourself? Whenever we commit a sin, whether big or small, we often try to wrap it up, sugarcoat it, and make it seem less severe, mainly to protect our “reputation.”
This is understandable to some extent because we all make mistakes. It's okay if we're trying to hide a non-destructive error. But it's an undeniable concern when it's a destructive one.
"We Are Really Bad at Justifying Our Pain"
As humans, we suffer and experience pain, but we’re terrible at understanding the true reasons behind it. We misinterpret the causes of our suffering a LOT, often without realizing it.
This bad justification stems from a lack of knowledge, wisdom, and a narrow mindset. We find comfort in assumptions, believing them to be the cause of our pain, which only traps us further in our suffering. This comfort keeps us close to our pain and blinds us to the way out.
"The Inverse Makes a Man…"
The inverse—avoiding the justification of sins and correctly understanding our pain—leads to a man subdued by suffering and a master of healing.
Choosing not to justify our sins is challenging and uncomfortable, but it brings us closer to recognizing our flaws. On the other hand, correctly justifying our pain helps us avoid the constant ‘fight or flight’ mode, granting us peace and confidence in life, and reducing a significant contributor to suffering—fear.
The Path to Healing
Correctly understanding and justifying our pain in a rational and acceptable way deepens our self-awareness. Knowing what makes us sad, happy, or excited is an invaluable insight for healing faster, getting hurt less, and living a happier life.
While it may sound simple, knowing yourself deeply is the most significant knowledge you'll gain, serving you throughout your entire life. Understanding your intricacies, flaws, strengths, weaknesses, and triggers will pave the way for a more resilient and happier life.
Investing time in self-discovery is one of the best things you can do for your mental health, healing, and happiness—completely free of cost!
A Quick Recap
To help you internalize this, here’s the quote again:
“We are really good at justifying our sins and really bad at justifying our pain, for which the inverse makes a man subdue of suffering and a master at healing.”
— Jasir Ibrahim
Some Final Thoughts
This quote also sheds light on human behavior. We naturally gravitate toward easier actions, which often bring harder consequences and subsequent pain.
Justifying our sins is easy, but it makes life more challenging, like walking a tightrope. Similarly, assuming the cause of our pain is easier than finding the true reason through self-observation and self-realization, but it robs us of peace and leads to unhappiness.
Recommended Reads
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We humans often fail to be honest with ourselves!
Thanks for posting, Jasir! ❤️