chronic pain

Resisting Now

December 2, 2010

I can’t seem to open myself to the flow this morning. Resistance.  I don’t want to put pen to paper.  The pain and discomfort in my body distract me.  I want to squirm away from it. How can I bring presence to this discomfort?  It is, after all, what is here now.  What if I [...]

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The Blessings of Chronic Pain

July 29, 2010

I love being so physically active—even in the 100 degree heat.  I’m amazed that the Georgia heat doesn’t bother me.  I thought I’d have a difficult time adjusting from the northeast to the southheat but it is clear that my body is made for this kind of weather.  My skin has turned a rich dark [...]

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Attachement + Control = Suffering

July 16, 2010

I could’ve kept sleeping this morning.  I’m so tired.  My body aches.  It was difficult going to sleep…again.  I don’t know how to ascend this weariness.  Sometimes I get frightened about being tired.  I get frightened because I have had issues of chronic pain for years, though I am much better.  Sleep is a fundamental [...]

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