Pain has been my greatest teacher.
It crippled me, then made me stand.
Then walk. Then run.
When I could run no more
it taught me to be present. Then it left.
When I meet pain, I smile to it for its reminder
to return to the ease of this moment,
of this breath.
~ Quiet Lotus
It crippled me, then made me stand.
Then walk. Then run.
When I could run no more
it taught me to be present. Then it left.
When I meet pain, I smile to it for its reminder
to return to the ease of this moment,
of this breath.
~ Quiet Lotus
Five Week Meditation Course
Week 3 - Lesson Three
Staying Present with Discomfort
All of us experience physical discomfort sometimes, whether temporary soreness or long standing pain. With practice, meditation can be a greatly beneficial tool for pain management. This lesson focuses on staying present in the moment when there is discomfort, creating space, using mindfulness techniques, to remain gently present with the experience of discomfort, opening to greater ease and acceptance.
Information regarding posture, how long and how often to meditate, and answers to other frequently asked questions can be found here.
All of us experience physical discomfort sometimes, whether temporary soreness or long standing pain. With practice, meditation can be a greatly beneficial tool for pain management. This lesson focuses on staying present in the moment when there is discomfort, creating space, using mindfulness techniques, to remain gently present with the experience of discomfort, opening to greater ease and acceptance.
Information regarding posture, how long and how often to meditate, and answers to other frequently asked questions can be found here.
Lesson Three - Staying Present with Discomfort - Total listening time: 22:07
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