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Despair and stress come from the heart. But what is the source of that inner pain which arises solely from within? When we feel empty, unfulfilled, or realize the meaning of something and how it may affect us or those we love, then pain and stress can arise. Pain is our reminder, however, that we have something to change, either within ourselves, or in the world around us. To ignore the message of pain is to invite nothing but more of the same. Rumi advised this:Pain comes from examining ourselves from within; pain brings us out of the veil of self-conceit. Unless a mother is overwhelmed in pain, how can the child be born? This trust is in the heart, and the heart is full of advice just like a midwife. The midwife may say that the woman has no pain, but pain is a prerequisite, for pain makes a way for the child to be born. The one who has no pain is a villain, for to be without pain is to say, "I am God."
Thus, pain is a teacher. In every aspect of life, if something causes us pain, we must address the root of it. Until we do, our heart will be unsettled and our peace of mind will be disturbed. When the hand touches a hot pan on the stove, would you expect the person to ignore the pain? Of course not! You would think, and hope, she would take action immediately to remove what's hurting her. So what's your excuse? Isn't life too short to spend one moment of it in mental anguish? Pain is providing a wake-up call to take action. Thus, even pain is an expression of love, for it makes you see things more clearly and motivates you to rise up and improve your situation.

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