Pain as a Motivator

May 15, 2020



Sometimes I feel as if life is prodding me, poking me, pushing me. It hurts sometimes. But then I think, “Oh, I get it, I’m not supposed to ignore the pain. Pain can motivate me to change.”

Prayer: Guide me into taking the actions you want me to take.

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About the author

In addiction and recovery circles, Melody Beattie is a household name. She is the best-selling author of numerous books.

One of Melody's more recent titles is The Grief Club, which was published in 2006. This inspirational book gives the reader an inside look at the miraculous phenomenon that occurs after loss--the being welcomed into a new "club" of sorts, a circle of people who have lived through similar grief and pain, whether it be the loss of a child, a spouse, a career, or even one's youth.

For more information about Melody and her books, visit the author's official website