Be grateful Quote by Gautama Buddha
![“Pain in life is inevitable but suffering is not. Pain is what the world does to you, suffering is what you do to yourself [by the way you think about the 'pain' you receive]. Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. [You can always be grateful that the pain is not worse in quality, quantity…” quote by Gautama Buddha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/faa/gautama-buddha-163_be-grateful_pain-in-life-is-inevitable-but-suffering_611620.jpg)
“Pain in life is inevitable but suffering is not. Pain is what the world does to you, suffering is what you do to yourself [by the way you think about the 'pain' you receive]. Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. [You can always be grateful that the pain is not worse in quality, quantity, frequency, duration, etc]”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Dhammapada, verse 277 (attributed)
Pain is an inevitable part of life, but suffering arises from our mental reactions; by changing our mindset, we can lessen suffering.
In simple terms: Pain happens; suffering is optional.
Key Takeaway
Shift perspective to reduce suffering.
Themes
mindfulness
acceptance
resilience
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- health challenges
- personal loss
- stress management
- daily irritations
Key Concepts
Suffering
perception
gratitude
Questions to Reflect On
- What thoughts amplify your suffering?
- How can gratitude alter your experience of pain?
A Different Perspective
Changing thoughts may not eliminate pain, only its impact.
![“Pain is inevitable; lives come with pain. Suffering is not inevitable. If suffering is what happens when we struggle with our experience because of our inability to accept it, then suffering is an optional extra [p. 19].” quote by Sylvia Boorstein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/618/sylvia-boorstein-7241_pain_pain-is-inevitable-lives-come-with-pain_2405745.jpg)
