Show Notes
Sometimes seasons of intense suffering show up in our lives—no warning, no easy answers. This week, mindfulness teacher Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely shares a tender meditation for those in the middle of pain. Based on her own experience with an extended episode of chronic back pain, she offers a moment of reprieve and caring attention to release tension and open to the possibility of joy. Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely is a California-French educator, writer and mindfulness advocate. As the founder of "Big Belly Breathing," including a podcast and YouTube channel, she offers mindfulness joy resources in English and French for kids and adults alike. Vanessa writes regularly, recently authored the Joy Burst journal, and teaches yoga throughout The City, bringing her passion for well-being to diverse communities. Feel free to connect with her for inquiries or discussions; she's eager to engage with fellow health enthusiasts and life lovers. Find her at www.bigbellybreathing.com. The transcription of this guided meditation will be online at Mindful.org next week. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter: mindful.org/signup Show Notes Find more from Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely here. Go Deeper For additional resources on finding moments of calm in the midst of suffering, check out these articles on Mindful.org: Let Your Pain Be a River: Vidyamala Burch on Living and Teaching With Chronic Pain
Where To Start When There Is So Much Suffering
Breaking Generational Patterns of Suffering
Study: Mindfulness reduces suffering associated with pain
How Mindfulness Provides Relief from Chronic Pain
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