Summary: Dealing with pain through meditation is the topic of this episode. The wise say that pain in life is inevitable, but suffering is not. Pain is caused by what happens to you, suffering is your mind's response to it. Your mind adds to the pain, causing further tension and constriction in the mind and body. I have had several opportunities to work with pain, from migraine headaches to toothaches. Podcast Outline: Introduction A. The First method of dealing with pain is to give it our full attention. B. The Second method is used if the pain is too much to bare. C. The Third method is to switch back and forth from an intense focus on the pain to a more relaxed focus. Conclusion
