Learning to embrace the pain has been a process. I want to share how I’ve transitioned from anger and disappointment to learning to live in joy and contentment.
#1 – Pain Killers
Accepting pain medicine as part of my life was my first step. The doctors have done all they can do. Even though I got much relief and healing from the surgeries, I still live with chronic pain. Check with your doctor to see what is right for you.
#2 – Pity Party
Pity parties serve a good purpose if we don’t stay there. Letting ourselves feel the grief of what we lost and grieving the abilities we no longer have helps us embrace our pain. I indulge in my favorite candy bar and diet soda at my party, then get up and do something productive.
#3 -What Can You Do
Think about what you can do, not what you can’t. Take up a new hobby, enjoy an activity you love at a slower pace, explore at a park, try a new restaurant, or pick up an interest you once enjoyed.
#4 – Peace from the Bible
God pointed out verses to help me embrace and see my pain from His perspective. Psalm 139:16 tells us God planned each of our days before we were born. He knew what would happen and promised to walk through them with us.
You saw me before I was born. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. ~Psalm 139:16
“The Lord is good and does what is right; He shows the proper path to those who go astray.” Psalm 25:8
