We often focus our attention on suffering, where peace and joy become compromised. Shifting our perspective and explore the paradox of creating meaning and finding growth amidst significant chaos, upheaval, and disorder is not always easy. Many are overwhelmed by events of suffering not only in their own personal lives, but events of critical crisis in the world, or by both. Recently, I encountered a palliative patient who grappled with the ongoing Arab-Israel conflict and worried with the immense suffering associated with the war. 

Together, we acknowledged that during times of distress, the best course of action is simply to persevere and endure.