Life is filled with a continual, tumultuous background noise that could prevent us from experiencing inner serenity. Being completely human is a process that requires ongoing awareness of our identities and the forces that drive our experiential selves. Along this process, the conversion of ongoing suffering into a gift depends entirely on our own free will and autonomy. As a result, we are unable to adhere to the previously anticipated patterns. One facet of self-actualization can be seen in the acceptance of our feelings of inferiority and insecurity in the face of difficulty. In order to...