No one likes suffering. Our Lord Himself said, “If it be possible, let this cup pass from Me.” But He also said, “Nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done.”
It’s okay to take an aspirin, use air conditioning, have a wool scarf, etc. But we must not use this liberty as an excuse always to pamper ourselves. If we live lives of luxury, we run the risk of losing our souls. Neither must we go to the opposite extreme and kill ourselves with austerities, judging everyone else who does not. As said above, it’s a matter of balance.
Maybe part of the trick is to think less of ourselves. Concentrating on our own discomforts is a manifestation of pride, because it is self-focused. It may be a good idea to get in the habit of ignoring or offering up minor inconveniences, and perhaps moving on to less minor ones, keeping the balance mentioned above.
