Pathways from Pain to Meaning: Short Thoughts on Pain in History and Personal Development

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Iris Paxino Cynthia Hindes

Pathways from Pain to Meaning

Short Thoughts on Pain in History and Personal Development

Iris Paxino, Cynthia Hindes

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Floris Books
24 October 2024

History of medicine; Pain & pain management; Psychotherapy

People today strive to live as pain-free a life as possible, treating both physical pain and emotional suffering with a range of medical and alternative therapies. But in our efforts to avoid pain, are we excluding an important part of our human experience?

In this sensitive and thoughtful book, psychologist Iris Paxino explores different kinds of pain and the ways in which each affects us: from the physical pain of illness and injury, through the emotional suffering caused by loss and deprivation, to the spiritual pain experienced in moments of doubt when we struggle with meaning in our lives. Paxino also discusses the history of pain, the impact of chronic pain and treatment methods including behavioural techniques and anthroposophic therapies.

While pain should always be treated, Paxino argues that when we learn to accept it as an inescapable part of being human we develop resilience and inner peace as well as compassion for others.

This sympathetic and enlightening book will be of interest to those who wish to explore the significance of pain in human experience and what we can learn from it.

By: Iris Paxino
Translated by: Cynthia Hindes
Imprint: Floris Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 147g
ISBN: 9781782509202
ISBN 10: 1782509208
Pages: 102
Publication Date: 24 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents Introduction: The Experience of Pain 7 1. Pain in Antiquity: Inseparable from Life 11 2. Pain and Christianity: Redemption Through Suffering 19 3. Pain in Modern Times: In Pursuit of a Pain-free Life 24 4. The Language of Pain: The Struggle to Find Expression 32 5. Pain and Consciousness: Awareness of Our Limitations 40 6. Physical Pain: Illness and Injury 43 7. Emotional Pain: Loss and Deprivation 47 8. Spiritual Pain: The Absence of Meaning 50 9. Living with Pain: Understanding its Message 55 10. Chronic Pain: The Embodiment of Trauma 64 11. Therapeutic Approaches to Chronic Pain: G aining Sovereignty 74 12. Pain Management: A Positive Quality of Life 77 13. Anthroposophic Therapies: Understanding the Whole Human Being 82 Conclusion: Pain and Meaning 87 Endnotes 98 Bibliography 100

Iris Paxino was born in 1970 in Bucharest, Romania. She lectures regularly in the field of anthroposophic psychology and runs a biographical counselling practice in Stuttgart, Germany. She is the author of several books, including Bridges Between Life and Death. Cynthia Hindes is a retired priest of The Christian Community in the USA.

Reviews for Pathways from Pain to Meaning: Short Thoughts on Pain in History and Personal Development

Praise for Iris Paxino: 'A deeply insightful book.' --Marjatta van Boeschoten, General Secretary, Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain on Bridges Between Life and Death 'This book is of such a great value... It has given me more openness towards what you actually and individually can give and receive by crossing the bridges.' --Camphill Correspondence on Bridges Between Life and Death