Benjamin, this story was outstanding. I had never thought about the fact that chronic pain is a manifestation of unresolved internal conflict. It makes so much sense to me.

My wife committed suicide about 6 years ago after a long struggle with bipolar disorder. She had a horrific childhood that she tried to put behind her. To forget about. I believe that had she been able to be vulnerable and open about what happened to her she would still be alive today. You can’t outrun your demons, they only die when exposed to light.

I can also related to the fact that it’s our minds that limit us. I started riding my bike much more this year. I remember hearing last April that someone I know rode 200km. It seemed impossible to me until I realized it that kind of thinking would lead me nowhere. So I rode 100km. Then 160km. My longest ride of the year was 240km on a 30 degree Celcius day. This year I want to ride up to our family cottage which is a 500 km journey. I’ll do it in two days but I will do it.

The power of the mind is incredible.