Introduction

Part I: The Facts of Pain

Chapter 1—What Is Pain?

Chapter 2—Working with Mainstream Medicine

Part II: The Crossroads of Pain

Chapter 3—Acceptance: The Almost-Magic Bullet

Chapter 4—Pain, Suffering, and Opportunity

Part III: Managing Pain

Chapter 5—Getting Our Mind Right

Chapter 6—Painful Emotions

Chapter 7—Resolving Painful Emotions

Chapter 8—Visualizations for Pain Reduction

Chapter 9—Meditation Is Painless

Chapter 10—Family, Partners, and Friends

Chapter 11—Finding What Works

Part IV: The Spirit of Pain

Chapter 12—Spiritual Transformation through Pain

Chapter 13—Sharing Your Gift of Pain

Chapter 14—Go Out with Joy

Bibliography

About the Author