A Jeweler's Eye

What is a jeweler's eye? A jeweler's eye is willingness and open-mindedness to look at the situation with fresh, sharp and clear eyes. Normally when I suffer physically, mentally, and emotionally I would tend to minimze it or try to ignore it, deny it or wallow in anger or sorrow. Ignoring or denying or sppressing my suffering has not helped me. I have been learning to accept my suffering mindfully, compassionately, openly and with equanimity. Going through suffering with this open and curious mindset has taught me the value of my suffering and relating to other's sufferings with empathy and loving kindness. We all suffer physically, mentally, and emotionally. The question is how do we relate to our suffering and what we learn from it. Namaste! Jagdish P Dave