How does one approach this and integrate it into one's life? Gurdjieff talks about it endlessly but is so elusive when explaining it, I don't feel that I have fully intuited its scope. Does it refer to being conscious in through your suffering and seeing exactly how it manifests as opposed to sleeping through it and ignoring it? Is it tied into the bodhisattva path, enduring others egos consciously, and not responding with an ego but with wisdom and compassion? An exploration of this from an instructor would help me greatly.
Accepted Answer
It is hard to grasp because it has very deep implications, and our ego does not like it. 
In short, it is to accept what the divine brings to you, to not complain, to do your duty towards humanity and yourself, and dedicate your every moment towards the alleviation of suffering for everyone else, before yourself. If you can do this, you will "volunteer to suffer."
In short, it is to accept what the divine brings to you, to not complain, to do your duty towards humanity and yourself, and dedicate your every moment towards the alleviation of suffering for everyone else, before yourself. If you can do this, you will "volunteer to suffer."
“Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he also believes.” —Demosthenes
"Do not worry; cultivate the habit of being happy." —Samael Aun Weor
"Do not worry; cultivate the habit of being happy." —Samael Aun Weor
Accepted Answer
It is hard to grasp because it has very deep implications, and our ego does not like it.
In short, it is to accept what the divine brings to you, to not complain, to do your duty towards humanity and yourself, and dedicate your every moment towards the alleviation of suffering for everyone else, before yourself. If you can do this, you will "volunteer to suffer."
In short, it is to accept what the divine brings to you, to not complain, to do your duty towards humanity and yourself, and dedicate your every moment towards the alleviation of suffering for everyone else, before yourself. If you can do this, you will "volunteer to suffer."
“Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he also believes.” —Demosthenes
"Do not worry; cultivate the habit of being happy." —Samael Aun Weor
"Do not worry; cultivate the habit of being happy." —Samael Aun Weor
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