Just as chronic pain, particularly emotional pain, is a precursor to illness, pleasure may prove to be the most important ingredient of a long, healthy life. Pleasure is also good for the soul. It is at the heart of motivation. Anticipating the pleasure of accomplishment is what drives us to clear hurdles. Think of the songwriter who stays up all night getting the melody just right.
Intense pleasure takes the struggle out of life's challenges.
When we embrace the splendors of the moment a musical note, a touch, a kiss we open ourselves to experiencing pleasure on a deeper level. The commonplace pleasures of thinking and experimenting, giving and receiving, complimenting and appreciating, observing and savoring, kissing and making love should be practiced every day. If your life could benefit from more pleasure, start by giving yourself permission to experience it deeply and often, says Resnick. Copyright 1999-2001 MyPrimeTime, All Rights Reserved. Inc. The names of actual companies and their products mentioned on this site may be the trademarks of their respective owners.