Up: [[Accept Reality]] Created: 2023-09-02 Updated: 2025-04-16 I don’t agree with the memes stating that *Suffering is optional.* Suffering can’t be escaped, it is part of life. However, there are two different types of suffering, and the first is definitely to be avoided! Neurotic suffering is looking to see who can be blamed, and staying a victim. Creative suffering is accepting everything that comes my way, even if I don’t want it and wouldn’t choose it.