Those who exercise regularly understand sweating, muscle aches etc as positive feedback that progress is being made towards the valued long-term goal of physical health. Some find sweating, muscle aches etc unacceptable. "The difference between TRY and TRIUMPH ... is a bit of UMPH!" Anon
Meditating on a regular basis, like any other disciplined practice, requires some effort and acceptance of some discomfort. With patient, persistent practice, benefits invariably accumulate.
“actual personal growth is initiated by the same set of events and cognitive processing that
increase the risk of distress and functional impairment.”
Kashdan TB, Kane JQ. Posttraumatic distress and the presence of posttraumatic growth and meaning in life: Experiential avoidance as a moderator. Pers Individ Dif 2011; 50(1): 84-89. |
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