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I was first motivated to explore meditation, despite my fear of it, because of physical suffering. After years of enduring chronic pain, my search for relief led me to the science of mind-body medicine. This taught me that incessant thinking could be contributing to my pain. I knew my mind was always racing, despite years Read more

People often suppress uncomfortable feelings such as anger, anxiety, and depression because no one wants to confront discomfort. As a result, positive thinking can sometimes serve as a way to avoid facing one’s pain. This phenomenon, known as “toxic positivity,” can also be used to sidestep conflict, maintain a calm demeanor, or stem from family Read more

Scientific research confirms that repetitive negative thoughts (RNTs) can contribute to or cause chronic physical pain. Once pain becomes established, it tends to create more RNTs as the mind attaches stories to the pain, such as “When will this end?”, “Why is this happening to me?”, “I can’t take this anymore,” and “Why can’t doctors Read more