--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Everyone suffers, and the causes of…" description: "\"“Everyone suffers, and the causes of suffering are always internal.”\" — Karuna Cayton" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6cc/karuna-cayton-75957_suffering_everyone-suffers-and-the-causes-of-suffe_1898265.jpg" --- # Everyone suffers, and the causes of suffering are always… ![“Everyone suffers, and the causes of suffering are always internal.” quote by Karuna Cayton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6cc/karuna-cayton-75957_suffering_everyone-suffers-and-the-causes-of-suffe_1898265.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6cc/karuna-cayton-75957_suffering_everyone-suffers-and-the-causes-of-suffe_1898265.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6cc/karuna-cayton-75957_suffering_everyone-suffers-and-the-causes-of-suffe_1898265.jpg) > ““Everyone suffers, and the causes of suffering are always internal.”” Karuna Cayton ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Suffering originates from internal mental states, not external events. **In simple terms:** Inner mind causes suffering. Key Takeaway Cultivate inner peace. Themes philosophy mindfulness well‑being Mood calm reflective Type spiritual self‑help When to use this quote - meditation - cognitive therapy - daily reflection Key Concepts cognitive psychology spirituality Questions to Reflect On - What internal patterns fuel your suffering? - How can you shift those patterns? A Different Perspective External factors also influence pain. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Suffering](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/suffering/) ## Related quotes > [ “People are suffering from internal pain, external pain, trividha taap \[pain from all sides\]. 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