One thing I have realized in my little blink of existence...
Pain is a currency just like legal tender of every kind.
We spend these little blips of existence exchanging it for the things that make our human condition bearable.
Pain cashed in for love.
Pain traded for respect.
Pain exchanged for the illusion of accomplishment.
We cash in small ... many times large dosses of pain...
Instead of selling our souls for what small reprieves of pleasure we can pry from LIFES cold placid grip.