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Scenario

When mindfulness makes suffering worse instead of better

Everyone talks about being present but when I try to be present with my chronic pain it just makes everything worse and I don't know if I'm doing it wrong or if mindfulness just isn't for me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The oversimplified presentation of contemplative practices can create additional suffering when applied without understanding their appropriate context and limitations.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Types of knowledge — explicit tacit cultural?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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