A discussion on loss, grief and beliefs...

[littlemissmartypants]

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You said "what punishment of gods are not gifts. Do you really believe that?" @andersoncooper, choking back tears, asks Stephen Colbert, as they discuss grief.

"Yes," replies the comedian. "It's a gift to exist and with existence comes suffering. There's no escaping that." https://t.co/p5rUUhZKxq

[guillaumeb]

1. Recommended.

In an imperfect universe, there is suffering and pain. And bad things do happen to good people. Obviously we must recognize this.

In addition, we all make mistakes in our choices and actions, but one hopes that we learn from those mistakes.

We are mortal. After we are born, we know at some point we will die.

But in the living, we hope to do good.

When my parents died, I did not ask the Creator why, or blame the Creator for a natural occurrence, because I already knew why.

[Jim__]

2. "It's a gift to exist and with existence comes suffering."

Stephen Colbert is just a late night comedian. We can wonder about his success, and why him. And then you hear him talk a little bit about his life, and you realize how much is there.

[handmade34]

3. suffering

has given me empathy... I do appreciate that

[No Vested Interest]

4. This interview with Stephen Colbert will be rebroadcast on CNN Sunday evening, IIRC.

Very moving.