Brooks emphasizes that the valley of suffering is a critical phase in the journey from the first to the second mountain. This period of adversity exposes the superficial aspects of our lives and forces us to confront our True selves. 'These seasons of suffering have a way of exposing the deepest parts of ourselves and reminding us that we’re not the people we thought we were,' he writes. The valley can either break individuals or prompt a profound transformation, leading them to live for others and embrace deeper commitments. | David Brooks | The Second Mountain

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The Valley of Suffering: A Crucible for Growth

Brooks emphasizes that the valley of suffering is a critical phase in the journey from the first to the second mountain. This period of adversity exposes the superficial aspects of our lives and forces us to confront our True selves. 'These seasons of suffering have a way of exposing the deepest parts of ourselves and reminding us that we’re not the people we thought we were,' he writes. The valley can either break individuals or prompt a profound transformation, leading them to live for others and embrace deeper commitments.

-- David Brooks