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Physical Pain

On The Fear Of Pain: 'Pain Is Inevitable, But Suffering Is Optional'

Tara Brach | Posted 01.21.2013 | Healthy Living
Read More: Reactive, Fear, Clarity, Unpleasant Sensations, Presence, Childbirth, Spiritual Development, Physical Pain, Pain, Coping With Pain, Handling Emotional Pain, Emotional Wellness, Dealing With Pain, Emotional Pain, Healthy Living News
Tara Brach

When painful sensations arise and we can simply meet them with clarity and presence, we can see that pain is just pain. We can listen to pain's message and respond appropriately -- taking good care.

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Navigating by Heart: Loving the Pain

Martha Boston | Posted 09.10.2012 | Healthy Living
Read More: Physical Pain, Deal With Pain, Injury and Pain, Handling Pain, Mindful Living, Emotional Wellness, Handle Pain, Injury Pain, Dealing With Pain, Injury, Emotional Pain, Healthy Living News
Martha Boston

When I'm in emotional pain, I'm a much slower learner. I want to fight the pain, banish its cause, punish its stimulus. Sometimes I remember that the key to loving it is to accept the pain, to surrender to it, become one with it.

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Knowing Your Body

Jennifer Hamady | Posted 04.29.2012 | Healthy Living
Read More: Awareness, Arm Pain, Body, Physical Pain, Mind-Body Awareness, Exercise, Voice, Meditation, Treatment, Singing, Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy, Gratitude, Wellness, Healthy Living News
Jennifer Hamady

Over the years, I've seen the incredible benefits of placing awareness and positive attention on the vocal mechanism. What we mentally attend to -- even in the physical realm -- responds. Is the same not true for the rest of my body? For yours?

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