Life inevitably involves suffering. The subtle art is determining which difficulties are worthwhile to embrace and which are needless to bear. Meaning emerges when we consciously choose to shoulder necessary hardships in alignment with our highest values. This mindset allows us to relate to suffering not as a curse, but as a redemptive part of a life well lived. With wisdom and discernment, one can hone their resilience to withstand life's trials and channel them toward purpose and virtue. Hardship thus transforms from a bitter burden into a profound pathway of growth.