“Authentic growth toward happiness comes by _taking shocks
with awareness_. Let’s see what this means.
When we are faced with an unwanted truth, we are shocked.
If we resist the blow by repressing it or denying it, we
cannot learn from it, in fact, we are worse off than before.
But if we are aware of the blow, we can see its cause in
the clash between what is true and what we falsely claim
is true. Our willing exposure of our falseness wins release
from its pain.”
~Vernon Howard, Pathways to Perfect Living, p. 97
“There are many fierce moments in any one life span: times of turmoil, upheaval, challenge, and change. These fierce moments of grace are in many ways the most spiritually important moments of our lives.”
~ Adyashanti, FIERCE GRACE, Awakening in the Midst of Turmoil
Svaha 
within the definitions of both shock and grace could lie clarity – “something that jars the mind or emotions as if with a violent unexpected blow – the disturbance of function or equilibriam caused by such a blow.” And, “temporary immunity or respite – divine love and protection bestowed freely upon mankind – the state of being thus protected or sanctified.”
perhaps, like deep suffering within the protection of truth, whose state of being is understanding…a worthy journey through ourselves.