06/29/2023
Don’t be so quick to avoid or eradicate the pain you’re experiencing…
Nobody wants to feel pain — emotional or physical - but unfortunately, it’s inevitable. (Trust me, im living with it right now.)
But when we do everything we can to avoid the pain, dull it, or get rid of it, we stay stuck. We can’t move through it, because we are in resistance - and not allowing ourselves to move through it.
But when we accept our situation, and sit with the pain we are feeling, we not only allow ourselves the chance to move through the pain, but we also give ourselves an opportunity to see how strong we are.
You’ll find that the mindfulness literature often recommends that you “befriend” your pain and let it be a “welcome visitor.” That can be very tough.
If that doesn’t work for you, instead of “befriending” your pain, maybe just try to make a little more space for it. If you accept its presence and allow for it, rather than fighting against it, you may notice that your pain dissipates, and that it lessens it’s overwhelming grasp on you.
Often times, painful situations help us learn about ourselves and serve as opportunities for growth and transformation.
What painful situation has helped you grow in your life? I’m definitely living through one myself right now…✨🙏🏻