Building Resilience: A Step at a Time
Building resilience can be thought of as a learning activity. In spotlight we highlight a method to set you thinking about what might add value to your life despite the distress. Creating meaning and a sense of coherence are critical skills to learn and thrive, especially if you are ill. Illness brings with it, a desire to make sense of what is happening. This reappraisal if guided by the right methods can lead to new insights and inspiration. In this section, we hope to keep presenting ways for you to gather strength and hope.
9 Point Meditation on Death
Death! Something we would rather avoid or run away from! However, many have practiced mindfulness of death or Maranasati to great effect. Surprising as it may sound, doing this meditation can be immensely liberating. Amidst the constant noise and chatter, there can be the calming, soothing realization that all things, including us, will end and that there is no fear in this, only freedom.
The meditation is embedded as a pdf file below and is freely available for all to use.
The Resiliency Initiative invites all members of the chronic illness community and beyond to learn about and practice this meditation for building resilience.
