Pain?

"Pain is nothing more than a sensation, and you can choose to give in to it, or choose to control it.  Its how I managed to sustain my career for this long, and even how I've managed to fight cancer.  Pain, like fear, can even be your friend if you let it.  It sharpens our focus, and lets you know you're alive."

From the book, "The Time of My Life" by Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi Swayze

I'd like to add that pain can teach us and guide us into the person we are supposed to become, perhaps, as well.  Pain is a great teacher.

What is your pain teaching you today; are you listening?