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“Seize the day!”

HORACE

As soon as you opened your eyes this morning, you knew that extreme pain would be your constant companion all day. You lingered in bed, allowing your mind to fully awaken along with your body, getting in touch with past experiences of days such as this. You recalled episodes of pain-generated impatience and fury. You remembered, all too clearly, how your negativity and irritability manifested itself in behavior so hurtful that it sometimes brought others to tears.

So you remained in bed a while longer, taking the time to decide that this would not be that kind of day. You vowed to be as accepting as possible of your pain without the pressure of unrealistic expectations. You reminded yourself that your loved ones are hurting right along with you, and that they need your patience and compassion just as much as you need theirs.

You affirmed the realities that pain diminishes and eventually passes, that help is always close at hand, and that you need not suffer silently or sullenly. You promised yourself that you would reach out to fellow sufferers and to God.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Pain or no pain, how do I choose to live this day?