Information and opinions on health from Christina Haslinger at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/45716/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/45716/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/45716/index http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/45716/40954/postcard Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:36:28 -0400 Christina Haslinger I awoke one morning with the realization that I was letting my pain run my life.  I worked, rested and slept.  I only attended one art class the entire session due to pain of standing or sitting, being tired or low motivation.  The next realization appeared...life is not as full without art.  I had to flip my direction.  I switched focus on the joy instead of what hurt in my body.  I began reading my art... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/45716/40954/postcard