Gp4- afflictions are suffering.

the very core of mental affliction is dillusion, and the dillusion is that there is something out there that is the cause of the problem and happiness, it just block the reality.

affliction leads to reaction ( not very wise thing to do ).

the 2 core affliction attachment ( driven from the wish to be happy ), and anger ( driven from the wish to be free of suffering ).

the major issue with affliction is, while it promises is it will make me happy, in reality ( by diluting the reality ) it is utterly dissatisfactory. it is pleasurable for a moment ( like releasing the energy ), but dissatisfactory just after that. and step after step, it start gaining control to the point where we are nothing but the slave of affliction.

this the biggest weapon of mind, and preposition for happiness and threatening of suffering. and the biggest opportunity to grow spiritually.