1 . It is a great truth because once we truly understand and accept it, then life is no longer difficult.
Most do not fully see this truth. 1 . It seems to them that their difficulties represent a special kind of suffering especially forced upon them or else upon their families, their class, or even their nation.
2 . Problems, depending on their nature, cause us sadness or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are uncomfortable feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes an endless series of problems, life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy. 3 .
4 . When we desire to encourage the growth of the human spirit, we encourage the human ability to solve problems, just as in school we set problems for our children to solve. 5 As Benjamin Franklin said, “Those things that hurt, instruct.” It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems.
| A．Problems are the serious test that tells success from failure. |
| B．Life is not a trap set for us by God so that he can condemn (责难) us for failing. |
| C．It is through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn. |
| D．Yet, it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its meaning. |
| E．Instead they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy. |
| F．We can register to make money and participate in problem solving collaboration (合作、协作) groups. |
| G．What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one. |
