Chovos Halvavos introduces the third reason people fail to recognize Hashem's constant kindness. We become so focused on the difficulties, disappointments, and suffering in our lives that we overlook the tremendous benefits surrounding us. But Rabbeinu Bachya teaches something even more surprising: the hardships themselves can also be expressions of Hashem's kindness.

We explore the meaning of “Ashrei hagever asher teyasrenu Kah” — fortunate is the man whom Hashem chastises. Instead of seeing every setback as a contradiction to Hashem's goodness, Chovos Halvavos challenges us to recognize that even life's painful experiences can contain lessons and benefits we may not immediately understand.