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The Role of Fun and Joy: It's Good Medicine

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Apr 7, 2023 | Replies (11)
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I'm fortunate that I've always been an upbeat person. Personally, I attribute it to the 40+ years of traditional Zen meditation I practice. I've had formal training in a Zen Center. The whole time I was there, I never met a depressed monk!

At the moment, my wife is going through her own medical issues. She worries a lot. I pointed out that over 90% of what she worries about never happens! She thinks I'm right and has become much more positive. Her pain is reduced and she's sleeping better!

I agree completely that maintaining a positive attitude is good for the body as well as the spirit.

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Feb 19, 2023

I love that you shared what has worked for you. Thank you! It's great that your wife has become more positive and notices better sleep hygiene and reduced pain.

I'm guilty of being a worrier. Until I went to the Mayo Pain Rehab Center to learn chronic pain management and received cognitive behavioral therapy, I caused myself excess grief and wasted energy. These tools took the place of many medications, thankfully.

Formal training in a Zen center must have been an incredible experience. Good for you! Do you mediate daily?

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