Video Feelings Friday 11 – Chronic Pain

Work by artists around chronic pain and illness.

“Pathogen” by Erin Schick. http://erinschick.tumblr.com/

“The Butterfly Effect” by Gabbi Jue. http://gabbijue.com/post/the-butterfly-effect

“Ode to the Chronically Ill Body” by Camisha Jones. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/poetry/camisha-jones-chronic-illness/  https://www.facebook.com/poetcamishajones

“Little Green” by Joni Mitchell. Joni on Morgellon’s Disease: http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity/joni-mitchells-battle-with-morgellons-disease-20150402-1mdtnz.html

On Pain

And the subject of this Feelings Friday is…. pain.

We feel pain for a reason. To show us our limitations. To protect us from causing permanent damage. To inform us of what we are not ready for. To tell us to slow down and pay attention. To relieve us from the illusion of control. To strengthen our patience, humility, compassion.

Reminder to be patient and gentle with ourselves and our pain