it is thought that stress, loneliness, and feeling under pressure to succeed may be playing a large part in their unhappiness."
To realize the truth, you have to experience it, otherwise it’s all just empty words. You have to go through stress, you have to go through what actualy stress can do to you. It’s almost like you are born for the second time. What does it mean to be rich? For some it’s money and for others it’s health, family and happiness. I don’t believe being rich brings you happiness. If it does, it’s only temporary. Afterall, we don’t live to work, we work to live. More work equals more stress. I experienced it on myself.
I used to think like that. Now I don't. Spiritual growth can be achieved with ease and grace. It's true that painful experiences give us valuable knowledge and wisdom, but they are not necessary.