I was taught that pain is bad.
Feelings are like a color chart that God has given us.
I learned that the purpose of the Twelve Steps is to do the will of God.
What happens is that people who are very religious but who are not in touch with reality, cannot be spiritual.
The whole Bible is the story of men and women trying to get back to God, to overcome that sin with sacrifices, good works, sermons, prophesy, witnessing, giving all kinds of things. It never worked
I'll tell you what pressure is. Pressure is a Messerschmitt up your arse. Playing cricket is not.