[trilochana.nejman]

Hi, Nathan,

The most relevant suffering is that we cause ourselves through unskilled thoughts and behavior. Even the most spoiled and pampered suffer in this way. The mental anguish you seem to be experiencing already is sufficient to motivate you to seek out a more skilled way; there's no need to go in search of some special type or quantity of it. Hermitages are not designed to provide suffering, but to provide a physical refuge while you develop your skills.

If life seems unsatisfactory to you, you have already realized the First Noble Truth. I recommend deep contemplation on the 4NT. I wish you the best.

Peace