Howard Cutler - To diminish the suffering of pain, we need to make a crucial distinction be

To diminish the suffering of pain, we need to make a crucial distinction between the pain of pain, and the pain we create by our thoughts about the pain. Fear, anger, guilt, loneliness and helplessness are all mental and emotional responses that can intensify pain.

- Howard Cutler

topic: Pain, Loneliness, Buddhism, Emotional Response, Helplessness