This is Part 5 of Oren Sofer’s six-part series on mindfulness and pain: Balance and Guided Meditation. It looks at redirecting attention as a way of finding balance when working with pain, and includes a guided meditation. Mindfulness may change how some people relate to pain, and experiences vary. This practice complements medical care for pain; it does not replace it.
Oren Jay Sofer is a meditation teacher and author whose work bridges contemplative practice and mindful communication.
The other parts of the Mindfulness & Pain series:
- Part 1: Introduction
- Part 2: Four Ways to Practice with Physical Pain
- Part 3: Cultivating Wisdom
- Part 4: Balance and Equanimity
- Part 6: Compassion and Investigation
Finding “the right way” to meditate can be challenging. Mindfulness has become mainstream, but practicing it is easier said than done, and distractions keep growing in a fast-paced world. Meditation can be a helpful counterweight to the busyness many of us experience, inside or out, but it works best when the techniques fit the person. Like anything else, meditation is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
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