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Psychologist Paul Bloom can’t be the only person in the world who wonders why sane people choose to practice marathons. Why volunteer for cramps, dehydration, and bleeding toes? While we’re at it, why choose to watch a scary movie or take on a big project that you know will stress you out? “Chosen suffering” is a complicated human flea, Professor Bloom tells ABC RN’s Big Idea. In this “hedonistic era,” we all want to have fun, he says. “But that’s not all we want.” For centuries, religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism and Islam, and the philosophers of the Enlightenment, have debated the value of suffering. Professor Bloom argues that suffering can give us things we may not know we need – and even lead to satisfaction. Why would anyone choose to hurt themselves because of a marathon workout? ( Getty: scaman306 ) Scratching an itch vs having kids Professor Bloom describes two different types of happiness. One is simple and at the moment. He offers several examples: “ It’s

Dough nudged the ball and started for a quick single. A fielder attacks, and in one swift motion, picks up the ball and flicks it into the stump behind him. Key points: The century-old church is a unique venue for Melbourne cricket competitions Over a decade, the competition grew to include hundreds of players The parish church closed the competition, citing security concerns An uproar erupted in the stands and it seemed the hitter was less than the ground. To be sure, the referee made a reference to the Decision Review System (DRS). It’s the kind of scene that plays out at the Melbourne Cricket Ground every summer, but tonight takes place inside the halls of an Anglican church, beneath a replica of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpiece, The Creation of Adam. For more than a decade, St Columb’s Hawthorn has been a spiritual home for players who play cricket five days a week. The church hall, which is over 130 years old, ranks as one of the most unique places in the world of crick