What is Pain? And How Can I Heal My Pain?

Enlightened Youth
2 min readOct 21, 2023

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What we label as “pain” is often unexpressed emotion, stagnant energy.

When we allow these threads to unwind, we can find healing and peace, a path to happiness and alleviation of our suffering.

By acknowledging and processing these emotions, we can better understand the root cause of our suffering and work towards a path of happiness and well-being.

Embracing this perspective can be a transformative approach to personal growth and healing.

How do we heal the pain?

We recognize the emotion, acknowledge the discomfort, accept it, allow it, and nurture ourselves with compassionate love.

Healing pain is a process of deep self-awareness, acceptance, and compassion.

Let’s break it down:

Recognize the emotion:

Before we can heal, we need to know what we’re dealing with. Is it sadness, anger, guilt, shame, or something else? Identifying the emotion is the first step.

Acknowledge the discomfort:

It’s essential not to run from the pain or suppress it. By acknowledging it, we give ourselves permission to feel, which is a vital part of the healing process.

Accept it:

Acceptance doesn’t mean resigning ourselves to pain forever. It means understanding that the emotion is there, it’s valid, and it’s okay to feel this way. By accepting it, we stop fighting against it, which can intensify the pain.

Allow it:

Let the emotion flow through you without judgment. It’s like watching a storm pass through; it might be intense and even scary at times, but it will pass. By allowing the emotion, we’re giving it space to move and eventually dissipate.

Nurture ourselves with compassionate love:

Be gentle and kind to yourself. Speak to yourself as you would to a dear friend who’s going through a tough time. Offer yourself the same understanding, patience, and love.

Additionally, seeking support from friends, family, or professionals can be beneficial. Sometimes, just talking about what we’re feeling can bring relief. Remember, healing is a journey, not a destination. It’s okay to ask for help along the way.

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Enlightened Youth
Enlightened Youth

Written by Enlightened Youth

Cultivating a Generation of Buddhas: Nurturing wisdom, compassion, and equanimity in today's youth to create a mindful and enlightened future.

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