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When spiritual teachings blame you for unavoidable suffering

I read that suffering is optional and we create our own reality but my chronic pain is very real and this teaching makes me feel like I'm failing spiritually.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Certain spiritual concepts can create shame about legitimate human pain and limitation.

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