The Message of Pain

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [The Message of Pain]( Both emotional and physical pain are messages that we need to stop and pay attention to. When we feel pain, our first impulse is often to eradicate it with medication. This is an understandable response, but sometimes in our hurry to get rid of pain, we forget that pain is the body’s way of letting us know that it needs our attention. A headache can inform us that we’re hungry or stressed just as a sore throat might be telling us that we need to rest our voice. If we override these messages instead of responding to them, we risk worsening our condition. In addition, we create a feeling of disconnectedness between our minds and our bodies. Physical pain is not the only kind of pain that lets us know our attention is needed. Emotional pain provides us with valuable information about the state of our psyche, letting us know that we have been affected by something and that we would do well to focus our awareness inward. Just as we tend to a cut on our arm by cleaning and bandaging it, we treat a broken heart by surrounding ourselves with love and support. In both cases, if we listen to our pain we will know what to do to heal ourselves. It’s natural to want to resist pain, but once we understand that it is here to give us valuable information, we can relax a bit more, and take a moment to listen before we reach for medication. Sometimes this is enough to noticeably reduce the pain because its message has been heard. Perhaps we seek to medicate pain because we fear that if we don’t, it will never go away. It can be empowering to realize that, at least some of the time, it is just a matter of listening and responding. The next time you feel pain, either physical or emotional, you might want to try listening to your own intuition about how to relieve your pain. Maybe taking a few deep breaths will put an end to that headache. Perhaps writing in your journal about hurt feelings will ease your heart. Ultimately, the message of pain is all about healing. Did you like this Inspiration? ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all.   DailyOM Spotlight [The Feldenkrais Way to Heal the Body]( By Dayana Pereira Alleviate pain, soothe stress, and enhance your daily life. In this course, certified Feldenkrais practitioner Dayana Pereira will teach you how to use the revolutionary bodywork practice known as the Feldenkrais Method — a perfect blend of neuroplasticity, somatic movement, and human development — to self-regulate your nervous system and reset the movement patterns that hinder your well-being. With gentle guided meditations, mind-body exercises, and breathing practices, you’ll be able to shift the way that you think and feel and experience greater healing, inside and out. [Learn More]( New Courses - [The Japanese Secret to Slow Aging]( - [The Parasympathetic Nervous System Fix]( - [10-Minute Exercises for Cortisol Control]( - [Overcoming Low-Dopamine Brain Fog]( Recommended For You [Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength, and Mobility]( [Learn More]( [Smarter, Not Harder, Total-Body Workout Bundle]( [Learn More]( [Recipes to Let Go of Gluten]( [Learn More]( [Shifting From Fear to Love]( [Learn More]( [Primal Movement for Aches and Pains]( [Learn More]( [Beginner Restorative Yoga]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The Healing Power of Your Feet]( 2. [Break Free From Trauma Bonding]( 3. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 4. [The Japanese Secret to Slow Aging]( 5. [The Parasympathetic Nervous System Fix]( 6. [10-Minute Exercises for Cortisol Control]( 7. [A Vagus Nerve Belly Bloat Rescue]( 8. [Science-Based Lymphatic Drainage Rescue]( 9. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 10. [Psoas Stretches to Relieve Lower Back Pain]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2024 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.