Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional

I recently read in Haruki Murakami’s book "What I Talk About When I Talk About Running" that "Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional". It kind of made sense to me. Of course, I wondered, do we know if anyone, who said this? 

Well, I found that it was often attributed to the Buddhist tradition, though it's difficult to pinpoint a single originator. It echoes core Buddhist teachings, particularly those related to the Four Noble Truths and the nature of suffering. which emphasizes that while pain (physical or emotional) is a natural part of our lives, suffering is a choice that depends on how we process and react to that pain. 

For instance, someone might face hardship but choose to focus on growth and resilience, reducing the emotional toll. It's great a reminder that we can use our individual power of perspective and our human ability to find meaning or peace even in the most difficult circumstances. 

Something worth remembering when the going gets tough!