Originally Posted by Imzadi

Ok, I think I will use myself as an example and see if I can explain this. I am diagnosed with two serious medical conditions that would eventually kill me and it most likely would not look very pretty at the end (but how many people's end does?). lol

People who believe in reincarnation and punishment might say that my soul deserve this hardship to make up for misdeeds.

Some (not all) people who believe in a particular Christian approach might explain that it is because God is rebuking me for my sins.

Some other people with a more philosophical and universal approach might say that my suffering and challenges allows for the teaching of great empathy, compassion, and love in my life and for those who I have interacted with.

What might I say?

I think my life with its challenges offered me an immense opportunity to see that beauty of Gratitude, Compassion, Love, Goodness, and God (for the lack of a better word). Because of my experience, I've grown and evolved in ways that I cannot even begin to describe. And I know others who have gone through challenges would say the same.

Everyone would have their unique perspective. What do you think? I think that's the most important question. :)

P.S. Yes, life has been beyond rough, but it's so weird and wow, I would not have it any other way. I guess that's what Spirituality is about for me.