How Mindfulness Soothes, Reconnects and Affirms in the Face of Chronic Pain By Paige Zuckerman “Going through the motions” is generally a euphemism imbued with tedium and routine. For a body in pain, ‘the motions’ can feel like a mountain’s climb, that one could move along with little connection to the complexity of the movement […]
Embrace The Pain
Posted on May 28, 2014 //
By Gareth Walker There is a great deal of pain in life and perhaps the only pain that can be avoided is the pain that comes from trying to avoid pain. ~ R. D. Laing It is becoming widely accepted now that mindfulness is a powerful tool for coping with stress and anxiety. It has […]
How Far I’ve Come
Posted on March 6, 2014 //
By Ruth Rosselson I’m flaring at the moment quite badly. In fact, it’s probably the worst overall flare I’ve had for quite a considerable length of time. Years I think. I’m in some sort of pain constantly. The elbow flare which has been in my elbow since September, is limiting my arm mobility a little […]