Emotional pain extinguishes a portion of the ego allotted to vibrancy and life force, but also pushes us to acknowledge our mortality in a way that requires us to view our lives from a different perspective.
Traveling on this path to enlightenment requires a certain level of disruption until you are able to recognize the inner promptings of your spirit. The soul speaks in a quiet voice, but will shout when it wants to be heard. The small whisper brings peace to those who listen with their inner ear.