Comments on: 10 Writing Exercises to Help you Bring in a Healthier and Happier New Year http://jennymannion.com/healpain/2009/12/10-writing-exercises-to-help-you-bring-in-a-healthier-and-happier-new-year/ Healing Emotional and Physical Pain From Within Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:29:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Jenny Mannion http://jennymannion.com/healpain/2009/12/10-writing-exercises-to-help-you-bring-in-a-healthier-and-happier-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-2394 Jenny Mannion Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:56:30 +0000 http://jennymannion.com/healpain/?p=1733#comment-2394 Hi Clint, I am someone that definitely needs quiet for my sanity. :-) I totally believe in being away from all noise and distractions and try and do that outside as well as inside. It is in those moments where my guidance kicks in and everything flows a whole lot easier. Thanks for the comment Clint. :-) Love, Jenny Hi Clint,

I am someone that definitely needs quiet for my sanity. :-) I totally believe in being away from all noise and distractions and try and do that outside as well as inside. It is in those moments where my guidance kicks in and everything flows a whole lot easier.

Thanks for the comment Clint. :-)

Love,
Jenny

]]> By: Clint Cora http://jennymannion.com/healpain/2009/12/10-writing-exercises-to-help-you-bring-in-a-healthier-and-happier-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-2390 Clint Cora Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:06:26 +0000 http://jennymannion.com/healpain/?p=1733#comment-2390 Great exercises. I would add that sometimes one should go to a place where they can focus on these exercises without any distractions. Sitting by a lake or in a study room at the library works for me. I won't be bothered by barking dogs or telephones. .-= Clint Cora´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.clintcora.com/blog/?p=2682" rel="nofollow">Motivation To Save Money On Pet Medications Was Stronger</a> =-. Great exercises. I would add that sometimes one should go to a place where they can focus on these exercises without any distractions. Sitting by a lake or in a study room at the library works for me. I won’t be bothered by barking dogs or telephones.
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]]> By: Jenny Mannion http://jennymannion.com/healpain/2009/12/10-writing-exercises-to-help-you-bring-in-a-healthier-and-happier-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-2387 Jenny Mannion Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:32:59 +0000 http://jennymannion.com/healpain/?p=1733#comment-2387 Thanks Ceci! I think your idea is a WONDERFUL one! I agree that helping others brings MUCH joy and gratitude. Yes, gratitude saved me from chronic pain as well. It continues to save me from emotional turmoil as a place to shift my attention to when my ego-ic mind takes over. :-) It's a pleasure to have you here. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Love, Jenny Thanks Ceci!

I think your idea is a WONDERFUL one! I agree that helping others brings MUCH joy and gratitude.

Yes, gratitude saved me from chronic pain as well. It continues to save me from emotional turmoil as a place to shift my attention to when my ego-ic mind takes over. :-)

It’s a pleasure to have you here. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.

Love,
Jenny

]]> By: Ceci Miller http://jennymannion.com/healpain/2009/12/10-writing-exercises-to-help-you-bring-in-a-healthier-and-happier-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-2386 Ceci Miller Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:39:20 +0000 http://jennymannion.com/healpain/?p=1733#comment-2386 Thanks for these lovely suggestions! Keeping a gratitude list -- both on paper and in my head -- saved me from self-pity many times during my two long bouts with chronic pain. One item I would add to your excellent list: Write about 3 ways you'd most like to offer loving service. Could be helping a friend or family member in need, volunteering with a community service organization, or your own idea (neighborhood fund for Haiti Relief, food drive, blood drive). Selfless service brings lasting joy. Thanks for these lovely suggestions! Keeping a gratitude list — both on paper and in my head — saved me from self-pity many times during my two long bouts with chronic pain.

One item I would add to your excellent list: Write about 3 ways you’d most like to offer loving service. Could be helping a friend or family member in need, volunteering with a community service organization, or your own idea (neighborhood fund for Haiti Relief, food drive, blood drive). Selfless service brings lasting joy.

]]> By: Jenny Mannion http://jennymannion.com/healpain/2009/12/10-writing-exercises-to-help-you-bring-in-a-healthier-and-happier-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-2353 Jenny Mannion Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:38:27 +0000 http://jennymannion.com/healpain/?p=1733#comment-2353 Hi Ryhen, Welcome! I am a huge fan of gratitude and yes, I too believe everything happens for a reason and we can learn from each experience. The ego might argue that point with us as the "painbody" surfaces and the attachments we have temporarily prevent us from seeing "what good could possibly come of this" but I have seen time and time again - there is ALWAYS a lesson. Thanks so much for coming by and taking the time to comment. It is deeply appreciated. I will definitely be checking out your blog. :-) Wishing you a very happy new year! Gratefully, Jenny Hi Ryhen,
Welcome! I am a huge fan of gratitude and yes, I too believe everything happens for a reason and we can learn from each experience. The ego might argue that point with us as the “painbody” surfaces and the attachments we have temporarily prevent us from seeing “what good could possibly come of this” but I have seen time and time again – there is ALWAYS a lesson. Thanks so much for coming by and taking the time to comment. It is deeply appreciated. I will definitely be checking out your blog. :-) Wishing you a very happy new year!
Gratefully,
Jenny

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