Since the middle of November, I have been in pain. Significant pain. My foot has been troubling me and it has resulted in intense back pain. I have had to modify my activities and it has been challenging to me personally. It has meant one of the main stress reduction techniques I utilize has had to shift. What has think looked like? Taking life down a notch, exploring more passive yoga practices, and being okay with slowing down. Easy? No, not at all. I have relied on my strong and healthy body for over 48 years and to have this shift has been a personal struggle. What comes out of struggle? Some frustration, to be sure, but also compassion and gentleness towards others and myself. This is not a burden, but a gift. This also helps me to empathize with people and potential clients of what chronic pain might be like for them. My situation is nothing like someone with severe chronic pain, but it is something that challenges me, causes discomfort, and it is a reminder that we are all in a state of not knowing what life might hand us, but we are able to build our resilience in differing ways. I rely heavily on gratitude to get me through challenge. What gets you through?