I just had an ulcer which caused me a lot of pain for a few days. I didn't want to smile or speak too much, it irritated me when I was eating or drinking. Now it is much better and I feel just like before. But when I was having it, I felt a lot of suffering.
I told myself that it will pass, just as so many unpleasant things had. All phenomenon are impermanent, whether good or bad or neutral. Also I tried to put in the practice of lojong (exchanging oneself for others), and made the wish that everyone who were having the same suffering as me could be relieved of their suffering, may I alone bear the pain. It makes one feel very good when you can help and take on the sufferings of others.
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