Pain is a dynamic sensation with many subtle qualities. Investigate them. Notice if it is sharp, piercing, burning, aching, dull, etc. Notice if the sensation feels solid and unchanging, or if it fluctuates in intensity, area, or location. Investigate whether your pain is one sensation, or a composite of several. Search within the sensation for the source of the unpleasantness. How much of the “pain” you’re experiencing is inherent in the sensation, and how much is your mind’s reaction to the sensation? This kind of in-depth exploration will help you become as objective as possible when
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