What do I do when I am in too much pain to meditate or mid-flare?

During a flare, drop any expectation of a formal, structured practice. You do not need to focus on the pain at all. Instead, rest your attention somewhere neutral or comfortable, like the feeling of your breath, your hands, or a soothing voice, and keep it very short and gentle. Even a minute counts. StillMind offers brief, soft practices for hard moments like these. And on the worst days, simply resting is enough. Follow your medical team’s guidance first.