Pain doesn't kill you. It hurts like a son of a bitch, but it never kills you, no matter how intense or real. All my life I have grown accustomed to avoid pain. Whenever I hurt my brain automatically turn it off and focus on other aspects of the day. I can't say it's a bad habit, for I survived much thanks to this defense mechanism. But I made a beast of out it. A cruelsome monster which I fear with every bone in my body. However, I also know, in pain there is always a lesson to learn. If we let it, pain can become a great teacher. We just need to let go of our fear and listen.

 

So, here I am, listening. Bring it on, pain.