Posted by healing928 on October 23, 2008, at 11:01:22
In reply to Re: Pain is part of life, but suffering is a choic » Kath, posted by raisinb on October 23, 2008, at 9:21:58
Pain creates suffering, and what we with that pain and how we handle it is up to us. I find it very comforting to know that I can take charge of my own life and not allow others to minipulate and control me. T's can only do so much, and guide us to solve our own problems.
Mindfulness takes practice, and i am certainly not perfect at it, but it has helped me cope with the abuse I suffered and how to react to anger and depression. Do I still get depressed? Yes, but I know it will pass! That helps me manage my self destructive behaviors and go on with my day.
I am not trying to say that I am right or convert anyone to this belief system. This is from my personal experience and what I have learned from reading in how it has helped others.
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