Glass-and-Sand

Futile musings of an old ghost

Tag: pain

  • Pain and Suffering or Death 80

    Pain and Suffering or Death 80

    Ivan Ilyin emphasizes the idea that suffering serves a higher purpose, and imagines a world free from pain and suffering. He warns of the dire consequences of a painless existence, leading to amoral, soulless beings devoid of love and drive. He ultimately advocates for the necessity of suffering for human dignity, spirit, and culture. Hedonism,…

  • Existence, Pain, Desire 38

    Existence, Pain, Desire 38

    Existence and pain may be the two sides of life’s coin, with sensations being the sole evidence of our reality. The “art of life” involves trusting in a fundamental logic governing the universe, merging our physical and mental existence, and drawing inspiration from both to gain a deeper understanding of our own being.