The theme of suffering has presented itself to me in many ways over the last week.  I have encountered multiple perspectives on the nature of suffering and the question of the necessity of suffering in the pursuit of meaning and purpose.

While I will not attempt to unpack such deep topics here, I will share this Woody Allen quote:

This quote is a gentle and humorous reminder that despite the inevitable challenges and frustrations in our lives, most of us still have a drive to participate fully in life for as long as we are able.  Sometimes our suffering can be the springboard we need to take action and explore how to live well in whatever time we have on this planet.