Right now, I am in a state of preparation. I am on a break in different areas of my life, and I am trying to create the best structure for the busy time that is to come. For example, I am on holiday vacation at work, so I am trying to prepare for the coming months. Spiritually, I feeling strong right now, so I am trying to prepare myself to progress further. At home, I am doing a lot of cleaning, organizing, etc... Prior to this break, things were really hectic, and I anticipate life picking up the pace soon. So, I am trying to use my time wisely to prepare :)

Yes - if we can learn from it. I have learned a lot about life and myself through suffering. For example, I've learned a lot by exploring why certain situations can have such a strong impact on me as to make me forget what is really important in life. I also believe that suffering, if handled correctly can make people stronger in unique ways, as well as increase empathy for others.