My life changed in a big way when I stopped accepting suffering as normal. I had been taught, through Christian ideas, that life is supposed to be hard and full of struggle. But then I discovered something different:

Life is meant to be a pleasurable experience. My essential state is joy.

When I embraced this mindset, everything shifted. My feelings became valid. I started asking myself, What is this feeling telling me? What does it want?

Making pleasure the center of my life completely changed how I saw distress. It wasn’t something to endure anymore. Instead, it became a growth signal—a message that something needed my attention. Emotions aren’t random; they speak to us. They show us where change is needed.

By centering pleasure, I realized life isn’t meant to be a struggle. It’s meant to feel good. Now, I am no longer long-suffering. I am full of delight and ecstasy—just as a goddess should be. 😉