No one or thing is intrinsically bad, it's all in what you make of it. I heard someone questioning if one must have suffering in order to have joy, and two things came to my mind.
1. While I don't believe we *need* suffering in order to have joy, the lack of good - or presence of "bad"- can help us appreciate the good when we have it. Like how one doesn't *need* darkness in order to have light, but I sure can appreciate a noon sun after a midnight dark (and vice versa).
2. While certain events may be painful, often if we can find lessons in the event it can be much easier to bear. While losing someone or thing may hurt, it can help you gain empathy for others who have suffered similar losses.
Which brings me back to my first statement. Nothing is intrinsically bad, really, so long as you find growth.
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