Bite The Pain

[ivankiss]

"Not a drop of blood is drawn
But you know how it bleeds
 

Beware of the sharp edged weapon
 

Called human being"

- Death

 

What is pain? 

Where does it come from? 

What causes it?

 

I have no idea. Maybe this thread will shed some light on pain. 

Perhaps the future holds some answers, hidden from this current point of view. 

It is always a good choice to dive deeper. Or so it seems.

 

Ultimately, pain is an effect created by awareness, within awareness. All pain is self-inflicted. Absolutely. But that seems like an "easy way out". Does not cut deep enough. Does not fill the cup. No bells ringing.

I do not intend to go way too technical about this. Or over-conceptualize things. There are no actual questions about anything, really. All point to one precise answer. But hey, I still play. I push the envelope, watch it bend... Despite knowing it's all a game; an illusion.

I am equally dedicated to playing as I am to doing nothing. 

Can tell difference no more.

 

If it hurts but you cannot see it, is it still magic? 

 

Physical pain seems rather simple and straight forward. Instant.

Not so amusing, mysterious.

You cut yourself; it hurts.

You bleed. 

One thing to another. No time for questions. You are in pain.

When I push the scissors against my leg; I am able to choose the intensity of the pain effect. It starts out as nothing. A slight sensation of pressure. But if I push harder, pain is activated. Intensified.

The spectrum is infinite. 

From the gentlest kiss, to the deepest cut - it all happens within one spectrum. And you are it.

Can get twisted.

But what about the pain that you cannot locate? Or describe? Or explain it in a linear fashion? Or any, for that matter? 

What is it's origin? Nothing is not a good enough answer. 

You may argue it's resistance. Or perhaps a story. Trauma. Unresolved past. Attachment.

But truth is, that too is a story. Who's to believe? No one.

When pain strikes from nowhere, only silence hears you screaming. Only nothing knows the reason why. No form has ever soothed the formless. And so it remains.

Certain things are not to be questioned. Only survived.

 

"It is a shield of passion

And strong will

From this I am the victor

Instead of the kill"

 

Don't go looking for traces. They lead nowhere. Simply accept.

Experience. Let through.

 

Pain is change. Energy in motion. Motion is illusory and so is change. 

Does not stop pain from hurting.

Pain is to hurt. 

It serves it's purpose perfectly, just as everything else does.

Bite down.

 

 

 

[How to be wise]

@ivankiss “All pain is either anticipated or remembered.” Byron Katie.

[ivankiss]

@How to be wise Did not read her material, so far. Not familiar with the name, either.

I often see people here recommending her book(s?).

Must be for a reason. Might look after it some time. 

Mind sharing a word or two about the author?

[RichardY]

 

[How to be wise]

@ivankiss She’s all about the end of suffering.