Our guest this week is Dr. Diana Hill. She brings a guided practice to be with, care for, and notice the story that we bring to our emotional and physical pain. In this meditation, you'll:
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Identify a specific area of emotional or physical discomfort
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Name the story underneath that pain, without judgment or the need to "fix"
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Notice how the story points to what you care about, and what's most important to you
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Consider how you can act on that care
Diana Hill, PhD is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. She is host of the Wise Effort podcast, author of The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, and co-author of the ACT Daily Journal. @drdianahill
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Show Notes
Find more from Diana Hill here.
Go Deeper
Living with pain, whether it's emotional, mental, or physical, is an immense challenge. The process of finding meaning is not about trying to spin a story that forces a positive interpretation of struggle. Mindfulness does not position itself as a "fix" to suffering. Rather, it is a practice of attending to ourselves in these seasons, without judgement, forced positivity, numbing, or distraction. For more support in living with chronic conditions, check out these resources from Mindful.org:
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Embracing Discomfort: The Surprising Path to a Meaningful Life
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What Unexpected Chronic Back Pain Taught Me: 4 Takeaways That Matter
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Let Your Pain Be a River: Vidyamala Burch on Living and Teaching With Chronic Pain
For more practice meeting pain with compassion, try: A Meditation to Bring Comfort and Kindness to Pain and Illness
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