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My Perspective On Getting Hurt

Hurt is not a positive emotion, but it can be incredibly helpful for you.

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My Perspective On Getting Hurt

Hurt is a painful feeling, but a unique part of life that makes the world into what it is. It can cut deeper than any type of physical pain, and it inevitably finds a way into our lives. Everyone has been hurt at some point in his or her life, and it can be one of the worst experiences that can happen to someone. Being hurt by people, especially by the ones that you love and care about, can be a difficult experience to deal with, and it takes time to deal with it.

I have been hurt myself over the course of my life. From being embarrassed and made fun of to betrayals from former friends, hurt is an emotion that I have far too much experience with. I have dealt with it for much of my life, and I expect to get hurt in the future as well. Hurt is a common feeling, but a harrowing part of life that can be a lot to handle at times. Hurt is not a pleasant emotion, but it has helped me in a variety of ways.

To start with, being hurt teaches you how to move on. I've learned that life will not always be fun and cheery. There will be difficult times in your life, and the world can test you with how much it throws at you. Life can be stressful and overwhelming, and certain events will crush you like a rock. However, being hurt shows you how to move on, as it doesn't help to dwell on the past. Life does not stop for anyone, and constantly ruminating on the past will ruin you eventually. It is better to just look forward to the future, and to let go of the pain that you are experiencing. Moving on will change your perspective on the world drastically, and it makes you into a stronger person.

Additionally, being hurt helps you to appreciate the good parts of your life. Even though life can be hard and full of sorrow, it can be exceptional as well. Life can throw amazing opportunities your way, and you can find caring people that embrace you for who you are. Getting hurt will make your appreciation for those aspects grow stronger, as you will not take them for granted. You will be far more thankful when people do kind acts for you, or when a friend makes you smile after a bad day. The bad parts of life become less overpowering with the good sections, and it makes you more appreciative of when life goes well for you.

In conclusion, getting hurt can be an unexpected aid in your life. Being hurt is a horrible experience that everyone has dealt with, and it can devastate you in many ways. However, being hurt shows you how to move on from unfortunate occurrences in your life. It teaches you to let go of negative emotions, and encourages you to go forward with your life. Being hurt makes you enjoy the better parts of life even more, as they become much better after dealing with bad experiences. You will be far more appreciative of those good parts, and the bad chunks become less difficult to deal with. Hurt is not an emotion that we want to face all the time, but it is necessary for enduring this wild phenomenon that we call life.

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