As Buddhist teachings say: "Humanity suffers from seven afflictions: birth, aging, illness, death, the torment of meeting those we hate, the pain of parting from those we love, and the agony of unfulfilled desires. As the cycle of separation and reunion turns endlessly, sorrow and joy attack by turns."
"To part with cherished things and beloved people is a vast and painful life lesson. If the end of this parting is already destined, we might as well strike up a brisk and cheerful tune."
Yet what the Buddha truly meant was: All living beings ought to be carefree and untethered, accepting all of life's waxing and waning, of joy and sorrow. It is a pity, however, that mortals are merely ordinary people... not Buddhas.
Chapter 126