Suffering - what does it REALLY mean?

Definition: The bearing of pain, inconvenience, or loss; pain endured; distress, loss, or injury incurred; as, sufferings by pain or sorrow; sufferings by want or by wrongs. Being in pain or grief; having loss, injury, distress, etc.

Scripture references:

• Hebrews 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered [endured, underwent, was afflicted] death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. (gk = pathema)
• 1 Peter 2:19 For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering [passion, to be affected, endure] because he is conscious of God. (gk = pascho)
• Jude 1:7 In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding towns gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. They serve as an example of those who suffer [sustain, undergo, endure with patience] the punishment of eternal fire. (gk = hupecho) 

Quotes:
To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering. - Friedrich Nietzsche
All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming. - Helen Keller
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. - Helen Keller

My Thoughts:  suffering is part of the journey.  it has to be endured whether i like it or not.  today it was suggested to stop the searching, wrestling, turmoil and just ask for grace to endure the suffering. it won't last.