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Re:Where's the Proof That Mindfulness Works? by erikbye on Wednesday October 11, 2017 @03:22PM (#15452579)
Burning to death only hurts briefly, when the nerves have had enough damage you can't feel. Adrenaline helps block pain, as well. Besides, self-immolation is not exclusive to those who have practiced mindfulness.

Ever had a severe accident, like a motorcycle accident, or been ran over by a car? The pain comes after, not in the moment when the trauma occurs.

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Re:Where's the Proof That Mindfulness Works? by alexssung on Wednesday October 11, 2017 @03:33PM (#15452688)
Yes, the pain is only there before your nerves get burnt out, but even just a minute of being burned alive is enough to make any normal human being, including you and me, react involuntarily to the pain.

And yes, I have been in high pain incidents. I recall the pain happening during and after.

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