Suffering can make us more resilient, better able to endure hardships. Just as a muscle, in order to build up, must endure some pain, so our emotions must endure pain in order to strengthen.

Does suffering make you better?

Yes, suffering can have a positive effect on the human mind. For example, when we fast or accept pain for religious or spiritual purposes, we uplift the spirit. Also, the mind can be better conditioned to perform optimally by learning from the experience that comes with suffering.

Does suffering make you wiser?

The idea is that although your suffering is awful, there is a silver lining to it: it will make you wiser and more resilient in the face of misfortune. ... Suffering can make you braver, more self-aware, more loving and kind. Partly that is because pain can teach you that the universe does not revolve around you.