Long-ago blinding flash of the obvious: If we do not grow spiritually, welcoming ego reduction in depth, then ego-victory thinking will be our guide, and ego-invited pain will be our reward.
Our "reward" will cause us to miss the gift of what Fr Richard defines as "legitimate suffering."
According to me, legitimate suffering is of God. In the moment, it hurts as much as egoic suffering,...hurt is hurt, pain is pain...ah, but it leaves us feeling enwrapped in the peace that passes understanding.
Egoic suffering just brings resentful pain which doubles down on us until by grace and by God, we can let it go.
Thank you.
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