I have to agree with you. I have lived my life with hereditary coronary artery disease, and have multiple stents to show for it. I am alive and healthy today thanks the pain associated with angina (the pain in your chest and arm that usually precedes a heart attack), which told me each time - in no uncertain terms - exactly when I had to make tracks to the emergency room. Of course it's good to avoid pain when you can. Usually it's learning from a careless or dangerous action that teaches us to better focus and make better decisions. But your article helped me realize that pain can also be a critical warning system, and without it, my life wouldn't have been as long, rich, and good.
Oh David, I am so glad you have felt the pain of the angina--and have been able to act on it. "Critical Warning System" is a wonderful phrase to capture the essence of the message.Thank you!
This is a beautiful message, April. <3
ahh thank you!
I have to agree with you. I have lived my life with hereditary coronary artery disease, and have multiple stents to show for it. I am alive and healthy today thanks the pain associated with angina (the pain in your chest and arm that usually precedes a heart attack), which told me each time - in no uncertain terms - exactly when I had to make tracks to the emergency room. Of course it's good to avoid pain when you can. Usually it's learning from a careless or dangerous action that teaches us to better focus and make better decisions. But your article helped me realize that pain can also be a critical warning system, and without it, my life wouldn't have been as long, rich, and good.
Oh David, I am so glad you have felt the pain of the angina--and have been able to act on it. "Critical Warning System" is a wonderful phrase to capture the essence of the message.Thank you!