When all of our attention is on our distress, it can be hard to perceive anything else besides the mental, emotional or physical pain we are experiencing.  This can create a feedback loop where our sensation of distress is actually intensified by our attention. This mindfulness activity allows you to pro-actively create the sensation of comfort as a way of helping to distract and soothe from distress.  Please note that it may be helpful to undertake a movement activity first like stretching in order to help facilitate your body arriving at a place of comfort, particularly if the body is in physical pain due to muscle tension.