I've never truly experienced excruciating pain. I tell myself I can deal with whatever comes in my way. However, the past few days, I was literally left in horrible pain. It's mostly physical, but it went straight to my brain. I thought I've been mentally impaired for a few moment. The pain was unbearable and I just wanted it to go away. I finally understood what pain feels like. Here's a few lessons learnt: Pain demands to be felt (a quote from "The Fault in our Stars" by John Green). Remember: this too will pass. Nothing lasts forever. When in pain, don't try to fight it. Instead, accept the pain. Embrace it before letting go. Once you fully welcome the pain, it will slowly ease, leaving in peace. This situation is trying to tell you something- what is it? What can you learn from this experience. Everything happens for a reason. Pain is not a great feeling, but you can go through it.