In this short meditation, we explore a different way of relating to pain. Pain can often feel like a tight knot that we instinctively try to pull apart or push away. In this practice, there is no need to fix, analyse, or change anything. Instead, you’ll be guided to gently “hold” the pain with mindful awareness and kindness, as if cradling something tender rather than struggling against it. By bringing steady attention to sensation, breath, and the mind-body’s protective responses, we begin to soften our grip and create space around the experience. Try this whenever pain feels tangled, intense, or overwhelming.