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Many of us travel though
life with a well of pain underlying our daily awareness. Often, we’ve
felt it for so long that we aren’t even sure where it comes from. It
almost seems as if it’s part of who we are or the way we see the world,
but it’s important to realize that this pain is something that needs to
be acknowledged and processed. The longer we sit on it, the harder it
is to work through. Rather than waiting, we can empower ourselves by
identifying the pain and resolving to take action toward healing it.
The very thought of this
may bring up feelings of resistance, especially if, on the surface, our
lives seem to be in order. It’s difficult to dig up the past unless we
are being seriously inconvenienced by the hurt. Yet, when we are
carrying the burden of our unprocessed pain, sooner or later, it will
inconvenience us. If we can be brave and proactive, we can save
ourselves a lot of future suffering and free up the energy that is tied
up in keeping the pain down.
There are many ways to do
this, but the first step is to recognize the pain and honor it by
moving our awareness to it. In this process, even if it’s just five
minutes during meditation, we will begin to have a sense of what the
pain is made of. It might be fear of abandonment, childhood abuse,
anger at being mistreated, or some other long held wound. As we sit
with the pain, we will also have a sense of whether we can deal with it
by ourselves, or if we need help. It may be time to work with a
counselor or form a healing circle with close friends. Whatever path
you choose, resolve to go deep into the pain so that you can release it
fully, and set yourself free. Remember, it is never too late in life to
heal what hurts, and there is never a better time than now.
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