This is a commonly asked question by non-dual students on the topic of enlightenment. David’s answer is direct—that is a misperception; he says that there is no pain or suffering of any kind in Oneness. It is the deceived mind (the ego) that seems to experience emotions. If you perceive a world of separate images and seem to feel fluctuating emotions, that is the indicator that you want to ask for Help. It is the opportunity to question and enquire within; to forgive the very possibility of emotions, pain, and suffering, to use the language of A Course in Miracles. “Help me to see,” then an openness and humility can come in and you can choose again; to choose the joy of reality, of truth, of God instead of a false idea of pain.
“Who in their right mind would choose to be sick? Who in their right mind would choose pain? The truth is way beyond the words, but you can’t reach it by trying to be all inclusive. They say if God is omniscient then God must be in every experience on planet earth. That’s just a misunderstanding of omniscience.”
“You can tell if the arising thoughts are real or not by how you feel. And so, feeling is a gateway. It’s a gauge. It’s actual. Sometimes experiences are raised up where people say, “Well, I experience pain and discomfort.” That is simply not a Real experience. There is no need to try to include pain.”