I'm so happy to hear your comment - and I really resonate with this. I love Adyashanti :) and yes I totally agree that if we are paying attention then the message can be subtle and even pleasant. Only after repeated ignorance will we require a real bashing over the head :P
My journey was also one of incredible suffering. And that definitely gave me some insight into life, it carved out a deeper space for me to feel into. Also I think that it gives us the necessary experience to draw from, as we interact with other people who are suffering. So we can say 'yes I know what you are going through, and there is a way to come out of it'.
It's kind of a funny one because in a sense the suffering isn't real it's just a misunderstanding, we become divided against ouselves. On the other hand it totally is real! (or the consequences are). The healing journey makes us integrate and accept all these painful things. Continually shifting perspectives.
Great to hear from you 😃❤