Pain

[majestyjo]

You are reading from the book Each Day a New Beginning.

November 8

As in the physical world, so in the spiritual world, pain does not "last forever."
--Katherine Mansfield

Each of us struggles with pain and its repercussions; some of us more than others. At times pain seems unending. Sometimes we hang onto the pain in our lives, maybe because we fear even more what's on the other side. The unknown so easily controls us. Right at this moment, each of us can look back on other painful times and feel thankful for what they taught us. The puzzle pieces take on a deeper meaning when we enjoy the gift of perspective. The pain at this moment fits, too, in the bigger picture of our lives. And it will pass. It is passing.

The wisdom of the past tells us that pain enriches us, prepares us to better serve others. We come to know who we are and the specialness of our gifts through the despair that at times encumbers us. An old, wise saying, is, "We are never given more than we can handle."

My pain today is bringing me closer to the woman I'm meant to be. With each breath I'll remember that.

[caressa222]

Today I found out that I have a type of arthritis I didn't know about. I had to smile, I look at it all as just another label. What do I need to do to deal with it? So often mental and emotional pain makes itself known physically. I need to remember that I need to apply the program to all areas of my life.