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Summary of Question:	Suffering Why????
Category:	General Sikhism
Date Posted:	Wednesday, 4/28/2004 4:59 AM MDT

Hi

Just wanted others peoples views on suffering?? if u are a good person do u still think that suffering should take place on that individual?? is because of karma where our last actions in our last life effect us in this life, its just that I have acne on my face and do somnetimes feel down because of this- but i always ask myself have I done somerthing bad in my last life to dererve this or done something bad to someone in this one?? i ask god to forgive me if i have though??

anybody else got on any thoughts on this

thanks for listening

(REPLY) Sat Nam. Just about everything that happens to us in this life is the result of past karma. Some of it depends upon what we inherit genetically from our parents. Instead of worrying about "good" people" suffering, try to find ways to create those actions here and now that will lead to positive results. Acne is a medical condition and can be cleared up with treatment. We are given a physical vehicle in this lifetime to enable us to function on this plane. It is not "WHO" we are. Our identity is Divine, and it is the pursuit of the experience of our true identity that makes life rewarding -- and happy! You can be happy in any circumstances if you decide to be! There's physical karma and mental karma. Meditate and pray for guidance on how to make the best of whatever challenges God gives you, and be grateful for everything that comes to you -- that is a great secret to happiness. REad you banis, especially Japji Sahib, try to understand the magnificent wisdom Guru Nanak gave us! Blessings, SP