Suffering As Spiritual Teacher

In this episode Eckhart leads a short meditation and then answers
a question about our fear of suffering. Eckhart says suffering
plays an important role in the evolution of our consciousness. He
says without it, we would not grow in awareness. Eckhart
believes, for many people, suffering is their primary spiritual
teacher and much of our pain is self-created through
dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors. He explains why the pain
can also be a catalyst for spiritual growth. He says if we focus
on the power of the present moment, our difficulties diminish and
once we awaken we no longer need to suffer.