Being with pain

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Happyogababe
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Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:26 pm  

JonW wrote:There are some interesting thoughts about working with pain in this interview I did with Vidyamala. http://www.everyday-mindfulness.org/int ... ala-burch/
Also, I'll be posting Mindfulness For Health off to you early next week. That's got a lot more advice about working with pain.
I've been very fortunate in my life in that I haven't experienced much physical pain but I'm currently down with shingles (diagnosed this afternoon) which has involved, amongst other things, very intense stabbing pains in my face. Being mindful when all that kicks off has been incredibly helpful.
Cheers, Jon


That's a great article! Having suffered from pain myself (for 10 years) I very much relate and look forward to learning more. Thanks :)
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Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:26 pm  

Gareth wrote:I went to a seafood disco last week...I pulled a muscle.

It's the way I tell 'em.


:D laughter is a great tonic.
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Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:28 pm  

JonW wrote:Are we doing seafood puns?
This scampi happening.
If anyone knows any good fish puns, let minnow. Don't be koi. Take time to mullet over if you like. Don't leave it to salmon else. Or we'll find ourselves between a rock and hard plaice.
I'm here all week, folks.
Jon


Gotta put my thinking carp on :D
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Mon Mar 21, 2016 6:03 pm  

I wish I hadn't started now. I didn’t do it on porpoise. The quicker we sort it out the batter. I'll try to kipper a lid on it...
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Mon Mar 21, 2016 7:02 pm  

These puns are really crappie. I’m eeling over with these puns! ;)
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Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:33 am  

@Peter wrote:These puns are really crappie. I’m eeling over with these puns! ;)
Peter


:D
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Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:35 am  

I don't know why I'm getting so many pulled (strained) muscles in and around my shoulders, neck and chest. Do you think it could be because my body is finally relaxing from years of tension? I'm doing my best to acknowledge it as it is but I'm also a wee bit curious.
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Tue Mar 22, 2016 1:08 pm  

Do you think it could be because my body is finally relaxing from years of tension?

Could be. I honestly don't know.
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Tue Mar 22, 2016 1:34 pm  

@Peter wrote:
Do you think it could be because my body is finally relaxing from years of tension?

Could be. I honestly don't know.
Peter


The long body scan and spot scans help to recognise new tension, also help with current pain. :)
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