Quote by C.S. Lewis

We were promised sufferings. They were part of the program. We were even told, 'Blessed are they that mourn,' and I accept it. I've got nothing that I hadn't bargained for. Of curse it is different when the thing happens to oneself, not to others, and in reality, not imagination.

We were promised sufferings. They were part of the program.

Summary

This quote acknowledges that suffering is an inevitable part of life, contrary to the belief that all experiences will be joyful. It highlights the recognition that grief and mourning are a natural part of the human experience. The speaker accepts that they were forewarned about the existence of sorrow and accepts it as an inherent aspect of life. However, they note that the impact of suffering is different when personally experienced, as opposed to witnessing it happening to others or imagining it.

Topics

Experience Reality Suffering Grief Mourning Expectations Others Personal Experience

By C.S. Lewis

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