The Persistence of Resistance

One of the most common coping tools we have for navigating life is that of resistance. We resist the things that cause us pain and discomfort, which seems logical enough, but what toll does it take on the body and soul to be in resistance to life all the time? And does that even protect us, ultimately, from the very things we resist? Resistance seems to provide us with a lot of protection, so what is the alternative?