I just started reading Seneca. Also reading some Zen stuff too. I don't think it's about voluntary discomfort, but just non-attachment to the comfort. You can g

I just started reading Seneca. Also reading some Zen stuff too. I don't think it's about voluntary discomfort, but just non-attachment to the comfort. You can go out in the cold and it's not good or bad, just cold. If it's warm, it's just warm. You can unhook the normal response system and just experience things directly without labeling them good or bad. It certainly does make you appreciate comfort.