On Launch Broken Body, Wounded Spirit: Balancing the See-Saw of Chronic Pain, Winter Devotions was #1 in Kindle Store, Pain Medicine and #3
Nonfiction, Science.
ImPress Media 13: 978-0615924052
ISBN: 978-0615924052
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"Vision without
action is a daydream.
Action without vision is
a nightmare."
~Japanese Proverb
eWinter f
Day
Fifty-six
It’s healthy to let our mental
faculties have a vacation from daily stressors and productivity. But, what can
we do to calm down this process when it wants to take on a mind of its own?
There will be times when pain
wants to be boss no matter what we do to ignore it, but there are times when we
do have the power as negotiator.
Here are some tips:
- It takes practice to be mindful.
- Diversion works so pick up a hobby.
- Guided imagery and meditation are helpful.
You
will find that being mindful of your pain, and giving it the tender loving care
that it deserves is useful. Negative thoughts regarding pain ramp up parts of
our brain that enhance and amplify the pain experience.
How can I redirect pain
when it gets bossy?
Available:
Inside-the-Cover
“This
lovely book of devotions is rich with insight and practical suggestions for any
one with chronic pain. It is filled with inspirational and healing words
dealing with topics from nutrition, exercise and sleep to relating successfully
to your doctor.”
Susan E. Opper, MD, Medical Director of Saint Luke’s Pain
Management Services, Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.
“I
love the very idea of “Winter Devotions”.
The struggle of living with chronic pain is compounded for many by the
winter months when it is cold, damp, and often gloomy. Bones ache, joints hurts, and the spirit
sometimes become depressed. This wonderful book provides a tool to help with
those issues. The quotes, photography
and motivation of authors Celeste Cooper and Jeff Miller all bring much needed
hope and relief.”
~Myra J. Christopher, Kathleen M. Foley Chair in Pain and
Palliative Care at the Center for Practical Bioethics (practicalbioethics.org/) and Principal Investigator of the Pain Action
Alliance to Implement a National Strategy (PAINSproject.org/ )
“Chronic
pain is a tyrant that seeks to control every aspect of a person's life—body,
mind, and spirit. Broken Body, Wounded Spirit offers pain sufferers’ guidance
in fending off the tyrant and regaining control over their lives. Celeste and
Jeff do a beautiful job of blending practical suggestions, inspirational
quotes, and delightful seasonal images into daily nuggets of wisdom that uplift
and fortify the body, mind, and spirit.”
Karen Lee
Richards, Fibromyalgia Editor, ProHealth, prohealth.com/,
and Chronic Pain Health Guide, HealthCentral, healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/.
“Broken
Body, Wounded Spirit is a warm and thoughtful prescription to honor oneself in
the face of challenge, not just chronic pain. It is perfectly sprinkled with
invaluable wisdom to address every aspect of wellbeing. This is a laugh out
loud toolkit with humorous sayings, photos and lessons for lifestyle change
bundled into a special 90-day guide to celebrate health.”
Lisa Marianni, RN, MBA, Consultant and previous Senior
Director, Sharecare Provider Solutions in Atlanta, GA
Dealing
with chronic pain can make us feel robbed of many choices. We can succumb to ‘woe is me’ or we can work
on self-management skills. This book
offers tips and tools which can be utilized to enable us to ‘participate in
life’ rather than ‘watch it go by’ from the sidelines. What will you choose?”
Orvie Prewitt, Program Coordinator – Kansas City Regional
Arthritis Center, and a person living with chronic pain.
“As welcome as a spring breeze, this inspiring
book series gently encourages fresh perspectives for living well with chronic
pain or illness. Whether pondering one
day at a time or dancing between the pages, the insightful prose leads the
reader to feelings of peaceful dignity.
A unique celebration of living harmoniously with the seasons of the year
while rejuvenating ourselves physically and spiritually. Thanks Celeste for sharing your sparkling
love for life!”
Jan Favero Chambers, President/Founder of the National
Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association, fmcpaware.org. "Your partner in tackling fibromyalgia and chronic pain."
"Anyone
with chronic pain can and will be helped by reading and using this book as a
tool. It is the perfect blend of inspiration and helpful information to guide
people on their pain journey, in fact, as a person with pain; I have learned
some important techniques that have helped me."
Paul Gileno, Founder/President, US Pain Foundation Inc. uspainfoundation.org
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