Via Daily Dharma / October 1, 2016: The Value of Sick Days

People lying in bed ill are lucky because they have the opportunity to do nothing but contemplate stress and pain. Their minds don’t need to take up anything else, don’t need to go anywhere else. They have the opportunity to contemplate pain at all times—and let go of pain at all times. —Upasika Kee Nanayon, "Tough Teachings To Ease The Mind"