Pain is a fact of being and one that permeates all of our lives to some degree.
Since the hurt we feel may be a part of the experiences that have touched us
most deeply, we are often loathe to let it go. It is frequently easier to keep
our pain at our sides, where it acts as a shield that shelters us from others
and gives us an identity--that of victim--from which we can draw bitter
strength. However, pain's universality can also empower us to use our hurt to
help others heal. Since no pain is any greater or more profound than any other,
what you feel can give you the ability to help bring about the recovery of
individuals whose hurts are both similar to and vastly different from your own.
You can channel your pain into transformative and healing love that aids you in
helping individuals on a one-to-one basis and spreading a tide of curative
energy throughout the world.
The capacity to heal others evolves naturally within those who are ready to
disassociate themselves from their identity as victims. In fact, the simple
decision to put aside the pain we have carried is what grants us the strength
to redeem that pain through service. There are many ways to use the hurt you
feel to help others. Your pain gives you a unique insight into the minds of
people who have experienced trauma and heartache. You can draw from the
wellspring of strength that allowed you to emerge on the other side of a
painful experience and pass that strength to individuals still suffering from
their wounds. You may be able to council individuals in need by showing them
the coping methods that have helped you survive or simply by offering sympathy.
A kinship can develop that allows you to relate more closely with those you are
trying to aid and comfort.
Helping others can be a restorative experience that makes your own heart grow
stronger. In channeling your pain into compassionate service and watching
others successfully recover, you may feel a sense of euphoria that leads to
increased feelings of self-worth and optimism. Your courageous decision to
reach out to others can be the best way to declare to yourself and the world
that your pain didn't defeat you, and in fact it helped you heal.
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