Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE Winter 2014, Issue 10 | Page 4

From the heart and desk of the Editor Exploring Experiences big, bright, yellow lemon is in your hand. The smooth and dimpled lemon peel feels cool to the touch. Bringing it to your nose, the strong citrus aroma captures your attention. Mmmm, that’s heavenly. Wait for a few seconds as you enjoy the fragrance. Now bite into the lemon and feel the juice run down your chin. As you hesitate and ponder on that second bite, you can taste the tart juice as it squirts into your mouth. Ahhh, the pucker just happens. Now just taste the juice as you lick your lips. The enjoyable experience was unexpected. ing activities that can be done throughout the day to achieve those little breaks from constant pain. Music, breathing, distraction, guided imagery, yoga, and an engaging movie can capture th