<p>I started coloring due to a fall that resulted in a chronic condition--sciatica.&nbsp; For seven months, I was unable to do much more than sit in a recliner or sleep.&nbsp; To keep my attention away from the constant pain level of 9 or 10, I colored.</p>

<p>It relaxed me, gave me time to think pleasant thoughts, and allowed me a respite from<br />
worrying about my condition. While overwhelmed by chronic pain and the drugs that<br />
doctors prescribed, I found many hours of peace just by coloring.<br />
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I had my pens and pencils carefully within reach. I used a large postal envelope behind my pages so that my pens did not bleed onto the next page.&nbsp; I imagine a sheet of paper would work well for this, too.</p>

<p>As I continued my healing, I found that coloring had become my relaxing habit. I gradually began being able to walk and to resume many of my regular day-to-day activities. However, each evening I was sore and wiped out. It is this child-like activity that keeps me focused and gives me hours of pleasure.</p>

<p>I designed this coloring book for everyone, but I keep in mind my fellow chronic pain<br />
sufferers and wish them many hours of active engagement and peace. &nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful;<br />
they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.</p>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ----Luther Burbank</p>