Hurting toward life rather than toward stagnation. Sanctification versus Stagnation

It's so hard. And it hurts. But as Joyce Meyer says, it's better to hurt toward growth than hurt toward stagnation. Stagnation means rot and bad smells, algae and unclean water, an accumulation of dead matter. I'd rather hurt toward growth. The pruning does hurt, but the pain means life isn't boring.. lol