I was taught that pain is bad.

I was taught that pain is bad.

📖 Keith Miller

🌍 American | 👨‍💼 Author

🎂 April 19, 1927

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This quote prompts reflection on how many of us have been conditioned to view pain as purely negative. However, pain can serve as a vital signal that prompts growth, healing, and change. Embracing discomfort rather than fearing it may lead to resilience and a deeper understanding of oneself. Recognizing that pain isn't inherently bad allows us to accept it as a part of life's natural process and an opportunity for transformation.

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