Sorrow

Course II - Teaching 1: Mysteries of the Sacrifice

Even if we wished to flee from sorrow, sorrow is ever present in human life despite every effort of the civilization and despite modern breakthroughs for a more bearable living.

Course II - Teaching 3: Struggle for Life

Ningún humano puede escapar al dolor, pero muchos han hecho del mismo una fuente de comprensión y felicidad.

Course II - Teaching 14: Separateness

Ineffable happiness is the achievement of the potential state, and pain is the achievement of the active state. In short, life manifests in its whole splendor through suffering. It overwhelms not only human beings with moral martyrdom, physical pain and hidden sorrow, but also pursues men in any form and way.