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#15 | June 15, 2021 Mindfulness Meditation to support releasing pain and discomfort Working with Pain – Summary of Mindfulness Strategies: “At one time or another, we will all want to learn how to use our meditation practice to work with pain. There is no literal, paint-by-numbers prescription for relating to pain; however, there are several important teachings and skillful awareness practices to consider when working with pain and unpleasant sensations.” Tara Brach Pain may happen; suffering is optional. • Anything we bring awareness to deepens our presence and freedom. Because pain may happen and be a frequent visitor, yet the intention to let this be a gateway to awakening can powerfully energize your path. • Relating to pain with curiosity and kindness directly transforms your experience into a pathway of freedom. • When we resist pain – by physical tensing, emotional reactivity, mental judgement or behavioral avoidance – our identity, becomes linked with it. We are the victim of pain. Pain