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ОглавлениеKINDNESS
MENTAL BALANCE
“Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.”
Samuel Johnson
I gently turn my thoughts to acceptance of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual limitations, not only in others, but in myself as well. Lack of loving kindness, whether toward others or myself, aggravates my chronic pain. When I’m in pain—be it chronic, acute, or emotional—I channel my thoughts toward asking, without judgment, “Was the pain avoidable?” If I’m responsible, I think about what part, if any, I had in the flare-up or onset of pain. I do this with the intention of using my mind as a tool to show myself kindness by finding and exploring alternative ways to avoid inflicting pain on myself or others in the future.
I am kind to myself and others, and do not allow negative thoughts about myself to slow my growth in recovery. I treat myself with kindness by directing my thoughts to the solution, giving myself permission to live life to the fullest.
