Freedom from Suffering

Our Addiction to Suffering

Have we become addicted to suffering? Learn how to turn unhappiness into joy.

By Isha

Many of us – from all walks of life and at every level of society-- have become addicted to suffering. Our addiction reaches such an extent that even when everything seems to be going perfectly; we find a reason to feel bad. A classic example is during those times when everything is going far too well, it feels too good to be true, and we look for ways to question, doubt and even complain about our good fortune! The good news is we can free ourselves.

Read the next tip on how to relieve suffering.

Isha is founder of Isha Educating for Peace, and author of Why Walk When You Can Fly. Learn more by visiting isha.com.