Hi Lolo: Life is a blessing, in which there can be circumstances which may appear to be a curse. But then, one's definition of "life" is vital to a deeper understanding. For example, some value "life" in the body, and that restrictive sort of definition makes it difficult to have a deeper understanding. This world is not our destiny. To dwell in Heaven is the destiny. Therefore when people cling to life in the body, "in earth," it is not unusual to see experiences which can be viewed as a curse. An attitude, which encourages to endure all things for the acquisition of experience and spiritual wisdom is appropriate to a deep understaning of our role in the earth and in the flesh. "This" life, therefore, can be useful, but isn't anything to glory about. Conceptions of Life which refer to a Life---In--The--Spirit offer a better conceptual framework concerning what "life" is, and what can be accomplished with it. .