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How Recovery Prepares Us to Reframe Pain and Suffering
How Recovery Prepares Us to Reframe Pain and Suffering
How Recovery Prepares Us to Reframe Pain and Suffering
Thursday 23rd July 2020
Beverly Conyers discusses finding meaning in pain and suffering in recovery through mindfulness and wisdom from historical teachings in 'Recovery Road'.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Light in the Darkness: Beverly Conyers on Reframing Pain in Recovery
The message is that we can learn important lessons from suffering when we are ready and if we are willing to listen.
Ever wondered how pain and suffering can actually teach us some of life's most important lessons? In this episode of 'Recovery Road', Beverly Conyers, author of 'Find Your Light: Practicing Mindfulness to Recover from Anything', dives deep into this very topic. Beverly doesn't just brush off suffering with a simple 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger'. Instead, she draws from philosophical and religious teachings to help us understand how our struggles can lead to profound growth.
She emphasizes that those in recovery often learn their most valuable lessons through their pain. This episode explores the idea that accepting pain as a natural part of life can open our hearts to new lessons and growth. Through mindfulness, we can learn to be present with our pain, fostering self-compassion and awareness, which are key in recovery.
Beverly also highlights wisdom from historical figures like Aristotle and the Dalai Lama, who have long believed that suffering can lead to personal development. By understanding and embracing our pain, we can transform it into a source of strength and wisdom. Tune in to hear how you can find meaning in your suffering and turn it into a powerful tool for recovery.