10% Happier with Dan Harris How to Outsmart Your Pain | Christiane Wolf
Jul 26, 2021
Christiane Wolf, a physician turned mindfulness and compassion teacher, discusses the transformative power of meditation in managing both physical and psychological pain. She shares techniques to reframe pain, emphasizing that while it's inevitable, suffering can be optional. Christiane dives into the roles of self-talk and touch in pain relief, and how meditation can enhance concentration by embracing discomfort. Ultimately, she inspires listeners to cultivate a compassionate relationship with their pain, highlighting that joy is still attainable amid chronic challenges.
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Outsmarting Pain
- Christiana Wolf's book, "Outsmart Your Pain," focuses on chronic physical pain.
- It also addresses emotional pain and how the mind interprets suffering.
Working with Pain
- Break down pain into physical sensations, emotions, and thoughts.
- Identify which component causes the most suffering and address it with specific techniques.
Developing Awareness of Pain
- First, become aware of being on autopilot and acknowledge the presence of pain.
- Avoid identifying as a person in pain; observe without judgment.
