The pain-body wants to survive, just like every other entity in existence, and it can only survive if it gets you to unconsciously identify with it.

All negativity is caused by an accumulation of psychological time and denial of the present. Unease, anxiety, tension, stress, worry - all forms of fear - are caused by too much future, and not enough presence. Guilt, regret, resentment, grievances, sadness, bitterness, and all forms of nonforgiveness are caused by too much past, and not enough presence.

You simply have to surrender to the present moment. Be alert. Watch something in a state of alertness. Always, continuously, bring that into everyday life, not spirituality here and getting on with your life there.

Pain is inevitable as long as you are identified with your mind.

The only thing that is ultimately real about your journey is the step that you are taking at this moment. That's all there ever is.

If you are not living this moment, you are not really living.

Only the truth of who you are, if realized, will set you free.