Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE Winter 2014, Issue 10 | Seite 4

From the heart and desk of the Editor

Exploring Experiences
big, bright, yellow lemon is
in your hand. The smooth
and dimpled lemon peel feels cool
to the touch. Bringing it to your
nose, the strong citrus aroma captures your attention. Mmmm,
that’s heavenly. Wait for a few seconds as you enjoy the fragrance.
Now bite into the lemon and feel
the juice run down your chin. As
you hesitate and ponder on that
second bite, you can taste the tart
juice as it squirts into your mouth.
Ahhh, the pucker just happens.
Now just taste the juice as you lick
your lips. The enjoyable experience was unexpected.

ing activities that can be done
throughout the day to achieve
those little breaks from constant
pain. Music, breathing, distraction, guided imagery, yoga, and an
engaging movie can capture th