Wisdom of Pain

Crying is healing

I have a lot of resentment still and hope I can work through it with mindfulness

Pain

Pain creates more compassion for others. Everyone goes through pain - it connects us

Pain

I can feel it in my heart. I can feel it in my gut. When I feel it I feel it so intensely. Sometimes it's to hard bear.

Sadness

Without pain you are without compassion. Stay humble through the uncomfortableness and necessary painful ways in which you are meant to have.

Compassion

The pain we experience can help us prevent pain for others by developing our own capacities for compassion and understanding.

Today I learned...

I learned that, there is pain in life. It is okay to have a little pain in your life. It makes you realize that nothing is perfect and pain will come a go. We can let the pain be carried on the wind and when we do we find that the wind will also bring us back happiness. The pain we feel is not forever unless we make it forever. We have the choice to let it go and live with it.

Living with pain.

I live with a lot of physical pain. It's good to be reminded that it is a natural process and that it can help me have a different viewpoint on the world... depending upon how I acknowledge it.

Pain connects us all

Pain is always around us but it’s how we deal with it, that helps. Don’t let fear of pain deter you from anything.

Embrace Pain

To embrace pain means that I must go deep inside my being to a place where I find discomfort. A place where I don't want to be yet always find myself. What if I embrace pain and see it as the beauty in life that strengthens my soul. When I try to embrace pain now I feel numb. My stomach ache lessens and I enter a dream. If I enter this dream enough can I be healed? To bring myself out of this dream I must look at where I am, and embrace what's right now. I see a Loofa, I see soothing scents, I feel warm water wrapped around me like a blanket. I feel my breath shaking with lumps in between my airway. I am not in a dream. I am in life. This is real. I will focus daily on embracing the wisdom of pain

Pain is unavoidable

I was listening to this talk that described the difference between pain and suffering. They said we have been conditioned to equate pain with suffering, which is why we tend to avoid pain at all cost. However, there is a difference between the two. Pain is unavoidable because there are many different types of pain. When we start a workout, our muscles are sore but we get over it. Or if what to start our day with a meditation practice early in the morning, it may be a pain to wake up. We can also learn from pain.

It was a good reflection of taking something we view as negative and turning it positive.

Pain is a part of use it and part of what makes us human. We pain is present use it the reconnect with your humanity.

Understanding

Pain is a tool for us to learn from not to hid from or deaden, but to experience. I saved this meditation, because this is an area I need to work on.

Pain...

I learned that pain makes us compassionate. Pain will be there. It’s part of nature. Embrace it, learn from it and move on... We are all strong enough to do so.

Truth

Pain/loss is nature.... wow.... I have never thought of it that way, it is very true.. and living without is a part of life!

Pain

I never thought about turning to pain to gain from it and to face it head on

Sad

This made me sad by thinking about recent pains but made me realise that with my ‘failure’ I learned to empathise with others.

Contrast

The shadows are needed to see form. Without them there is no definition, only the fog.

Lemons to lemonade

Pain is unpleasant but it’s important not to turn away. I liked the idea of mindful focus on pain and recognition of the fact that it is pain.

Wisdom through pain

Who would of thought that pain is natural and a part of humanity. We think of pain as a sign of weakness or something is wrong. I learned we need to embrace it, explore it and learn from it. What does not kill us makes us stronger.

Wisdom of Pain

Thanks, Lauren, for helping me shift my perspective on pain. I had not thought to consider Wisdom among my other experiences and emotions relative to pain. Dealing with chronic pain and it’s ups and downs has certainly been a journey. It is good to remind myself of the Wisdom I have acquired along the way. Namaste🙏🏻.

Wisdom of Pain

I learned that with pain bring compassion. It made me think about the compassion that has come out after the horrific tragedy’s in our world today.

Humanity

I remembered that the pain of a broken heart breaks me wide open to compassion and is a big part of my humanity.

Wisdom of Pain

I realise now that living is about pain and struggle for everyone. Just some have more pain and difficulties handed to them than others. It is our relationship with our emotions at any given time, that dictates our level of ability to cope. Without strategies in place we cannot always deal with traumatic life changes or even manage the day to day hurdles that life throws at us. Being able to remove oneself, even for short periods through meditation can help alleviate the pain, by giving us new perspectives on our current difficulties.

Pain as a caution sign

Pain doesn’t have to be a red stop sign. It can mean approach with caution. Be aware and bring your new awareness with you. Dont try to always make pain go away. It can create a path with boundaries.

Good to look towards it

I would really like to say that this is a useful meditation that focuses on pain. Throughout the Occident people are constantly afraid or turning away from from pain. I do think that a better approach is to come towards pain and take it by the hand. Here is a gentle way to do it. Thank you for this meditation!

Biscuit

I learned that I will be sad about my hamster, Biscuit, dying but I will always see the bright side of this. The bright side is that I will always remember that it was just nature doing it’s thing. And I also will always have a picture with Biscuit and me.

being smart

you need to use wisdom towards your pain, it’s apart of nature when you feel it. you need to be be smart about it

Excellent for those who feel pressure to always feel positive!

In the self help or mental health culture too often the message is portrayed that by following whatever the teachings or protocol is that we will arrive at a place where we are happy all of the time and will experience no emotional or physical pain. This is simply not the case. To push aside feelings of pain in whatever form it takes in order to “remain positive “ is to deny your humanity and further compounds your challenges. By turning towards it and slowly shifting your perspective on the this inescapable part of life you gain a sense of authority and confidence that helps you through the times when you will experience pain in your life.

Lunch break during a stressful day

Take time out, focus on the present. Stay positive Learn self awareness

Inescapably Pain

When I am in pain in sickness I seek out more now to what I can do differently to improve my pain status by perhaps getting enough sleep, changing what I am eating to drinking more water and tea including herbal tea, check I’m getting enough vitamins and exercising correctly or taking my medicine on time just so that I am doing my bit to improve my energy levels to get through the pain and or avoid the pain. Emotionally all the above helps taking better care of yourself and hug yourself with love I treat self to things that make me feel good like massaging the scalp more when washing hair massaging lavender oil into my body along with taking deep breaths in meditative state to calm the mind and body and reflect on positive vibrations to help get me through..Holding pains hand

Of it

The decision the choice all fade into noise and what I hear is do it again and change yourself forever

Lessons

Pain is only there as a universal warning sign that a lesson needs to be learned and compassion needs to be bred . Whether that be towards self or others . Pain can be negative or positive , depending on how you view it .. as an acute problem or a long term lesson .

My worst pain

Is not physical. It is made of anger and reproach for the mistakes of others, and my own flaws. And then it grows inside with denial and pride. Pain is a signal that something is missing, that something needs to be fixed. Healing involves acceptance, connection to the source, the wisdom to always know and feel the love of all that exists. Thank you...

Pain Brings Wisom

I️ am recently taking the train back and fourth commuting to work every day at 6am. I’m newly single and I’ve never had to completely deal with the overwhelming feeling of loneliness until now. But as of yesterday I️ can see that the pain I’m feeling others feel two, and it is sort of opening my heart in a different manor than I️ have expected.

What is What is the limit of learning from pain?

For some reason, since I was 14 I've been in intense physical pain all day every day for about 15 years. It's true that it teaches compassion and it teaches wisdom, but what is the limit? I am finally being freed from the pain because after trying about 60 or 70 medications I found that the system that seems to be responsible, and that was up to me and my research because no doctor could give me an explanation of why I was/am like this.So what do you think is the limit of the usefulness of pain as a teacher in your opinion?

We all share pain

I learned that the only way to confront pain is to turn towards it.

Understanding Pain

To understand pain can help us learn to deal with it in a more positive and constructive way.

Pain

I learned that pain can be embraced and that brings a sense of peace

Letting Go!

I learned that relaxing and listening can reduce anxiety and decrease pain by focusing on the pain itself and accepting it but at the same time thinking about positive thoughts is the answer!

I learned to understand my pain and it’s a part of my life

I learned that I should not fear my pain, it’s a part of my life and I can live with it.

Pain

Pain is natural and it brings wisdom. It can be used in a positive way if we learn to manage it.

Pain has power

When I feel pain the immediate response is to numb or feel like a victim. I tell myself “make it go away”, or “why is this happening”, “something is wrong with me” for feeling such hurt and sorrow. The loneliness only exacerbates the fear and depth of the pain. But thinking of pain as a shared human experience, something to lean into in order to grow from and become a part of humanity- lessens that fear and isolation. And this acceptance allows the compassion and connection to seep in. Thank you for helping me learn from my pain 🙏🏻

Good to listen to some words from here! Anyway thanks!

Still learning and hopefully will be get better ! Listening to the words making myself a little lighter. Pain is a part of life, yeah! A good reminder and that perceptions does bring things in different way into out life

The Wisdom of Pain

I learned that pain itself is not a sign of failure, or that something went wrong, but that it is a natural part of life and to accept it, learn how to use it, and find compassion and tenderness towards those who are feeling pain.

Wisdom of pain

I learned feeling pain open our thoughts for compassion good feelings after listening this meditation

Through Pain

Pain is universal- it teaches compassion Don't avoid it, face it with wisdom, find dignity.

Pain and loss

This meditation was what I needed today on the second anniversary of my friend's suicide. I needed to allow myself to miss him and be sad. But I also reflected on how I have grown since then and how I can honor his memory by being as compassionate and joyful as he was during his life. I love you and miss you, Nate.

Your pain is my pain

When a young child calls out in pain it is an instant visceral reaction. You want to comfort them. When a loved one shares their anguish we are there to support them. Sometimes someone’s pain is too much to bear and we turn away. Perhaps in the future when a cry is heard as a community we can come together and be their support. When our planet cries out enough we will listen. To listen is 80% of the help. Really listen with ears, with heart and soul.

Pain

Pain is a construct of the mind, it is not a material thing x

muscles tight in the freezing night

record cold outside heat turned way down under down quilt sleeping like baby early riser places feet on floor lat contracts without warning left wing is now full of pain forming grateful reminder of simple things we are all frail vessels

Pain can seed growth

If viewed properly, pain can be a form of feedback that informs you, and helps you make changes in your life that lead to successes and harmony.

Pain

Pain teaches compassion. Wisdom comes with experiences. Pain is a part of life.

Pain

To see pain as part of nature, it’s going to happen, it’s how we choose to deal with it.

Discomfort

Discomfort is known to be there for everyone at some point in their life. So, we should acknowledge and deal with our discomfort or pain.

pain

I am experiencing physical and mental pain right now and it is important to embrace it. I have been doing that and found myself slipping today.

Pain

Feeling the pain today and have finally been able to name it as guilt and face it after doing this meditation rather than being scared by it

I need to revisit this thought.

I connect with the words but feel I feel to link heart and heart with this way of thinking.

Pain

I learnt that pain is there, it will be. So to go on and except it, heal from it, learn from our pain

Wisdom of Pain

Pain does bring compassion. I’ve always had this negative view of pain. To me, pain brought depression and anxiety. Pain had me not wanting to eat or sleep. Pain had me scared. Now, after hearing this, I have a different view. Pain has brought me so much growth. Pain has pushed me to see how powerful I am. Pain helped me to see my worth and that I am truly amazing. I will no longer allow pain to make me feel small again.

The wisdom of pain brings compassion.

This is such a beautiful and bold thought. So grateful for learning this.

Pain

Pain makes you stronger. You cannot avoid pain. You can only make the pain less intense.

Facing and accepting

I haven't faced and embraced the pain I live with daily. Fighting it is to exhausting.

The wisdom of pain

I learned that acknowledgment of pain is a new way of thinking

Pain

Pain exists in life. Without it you can’t cease to grow. It’s important to find strength in that pain.

Compassion

I learned that when our wisdom is off we tend to make the events following that even worse. If we learn to use pain to have a better understanding that will eventually lead to compassion.

Compassion

I’m reminded that pain leads to compassion and dignity. I need grounded and reminded of the pain I’ve experienced sometimes. To be reminded that everyone is fighting a battle I know nothing about and to always be kind

In pain..

In pain the doesn’t have to be just discomfort or hurt. But through wisdom and awareness if one turns towards the pain, finds interest in it - if possible then compassion can be found.. Self love=self awareness ☯️ ☮️

Beautiful Pain

I learned that we must learn to coexist with pain. Pain is apart of life that we must face, and recognize that beautiful lessons may come from the discomfort we all face in life. Maybe we can connect with others through mutual pain, or learn something deep about ourselves.

Dealing with pain

I need to face the pain in order to get rid of it and in order to help myself I need to always be mindful of what I am doing

El dolor

Tengo semanas enteras lidiando con un dolor que irónicamente, me había prometido no sufrir. Comprendo que esto es mucho más complejo y fuerte de lo que pensé, sin embargo sé de antemano, que todo seguirá. Sé que esa es la naturaleza de las cosas y que de alguna forma todo tiene que embonar. No puedo negar que duele y seguirá doliendo, pero eventualmente, aprendes a vivir con el dolor.

Wisdom of Pain

I learned that you can’t allow pain to dictate your life. Only through pain we attract compassion

Turning in and looking at pain

I am fascinated being able to turn in on your pain and examine it. That seems hard to do.

Wisdom of Pain

We learn through a pain, we bond through our pain, We are more human because of our pain. It is important to embrace our pain for it is how we learn; it is how we grow. We must learn the lesson, nay lessons of pain.

Pain

I learned that pain is nature, and I will get better, I just have to accept the things that controls my sadness

Turning towards pain

“Pain is a part of life.” I have been lucky to not suffer from chronic physical pain, but I do have plenty of experience managing emotional pain. The pain that comes from chronic stress, anxiety, and depression, which occasionally turns into stomachaches and nausea when I attempt to turn away from my emotions. I am learning that feeling pain is something that makes me human and being able to hold someone else’s pain as well as my own has made me a better friend and daughter.

One step

The pain surrounds me, it will never disappear. The only way forward is to embrace it, softly and fully. To feel it in every breath. One step after the other. It may be hard, but it’s necessary.

Pain and compassion

When one is in pain we often don’t see a positive - thanks for highlighting that with pain comes compassion... so true .

Pain is Natural

So many words of wisdom in three minutes! Thank you for a lovely meditation.

Wisdom of Pain

Pain is universal, and it can viewed as a gift. It calls our attention when something’s not right. If we are mindful of its messages, it teaches us compassion, humility, kindness and gratitude. For once it leaves us, we are left with lessons learned and a choice either to heed them or ignore them.

Difficult

My dearest Lauren, this meditation was difficult for me. I felt your words were simple and naive. Imagine a level of pain so intense that you pass into a coma. That IS pain. I remember a time in my life where the pain was so intense that the hospital induced a temporary coma until things improved. But your intent was beautiful !!! ❤️❤️❤️