thoughts on the news of the day: seventy times seven

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            The news today lists eight mistakes that make physical pain even worse.  Upwards of 43 million Americans live with chronic pain and it is now considered by some to be a disease itself, not just a symptom.  Some of the mistakes mentioned are: waiting too long to treat the pain, being afraid to exercise for fear of making the pain even worse, and not doing your own research.

            I am one of those grateful and fortunate souls who does not suffer much physical pain. However, I have had my share of emotional and spiritual pain and I would venture to guess that it is as difficult to deal with as physical discomfort.  Far and away the best antidote that I have ever found for that kind of pain is forgiveness.

            As difficult as it is to reach, forgiveness heals grief, sadness, anger, and a multitude of other spiritual ailments.  We might have been cheated on, lied to, physically harmed or emotionally abused.  And we have to find a way to forgive the person or persons who have harmed us.  Of course it is easier said than done.  Sometimes it takes a lifetime to find the healing power of forgiveness.  Sometimes we just can’t do it, the harm is too great.  But sometimes, the miracle happens, and we wake up one day to moving on, letting go and feeling free. 

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