If you let it, cancer can be a masterful teacher. Through this process I understand that I am not just a physical body. I didn’t come out of nowhere and I won’t disappear into nothing. This awareness helps eliminate fear of dying.
I also recognize that everyone and everything is energy. Living or “dead” it’s all the same energy. I like to think of a door that leads to the other side. And if you choose you can even go back and forth.
This blog is about how to create well-being for the mind, body, and spirit. I offer healing tools, hope, love, compassion, joy and gratitude. Be Well!
Muddy Waters In the last two years, I’d like to think that I’ve grown in mind, body and spirit. I’ve learned to be patient and
Glow in the Dark Why did I need a creative plan for radiation treatment? I took a cue from the woman who discovered radium. Madame
“Saying no can be the ultimate self-care.” –Claudia Black Saying No The power of no can be the ultimate self-care. I find that most women
Magical Phytonutrients I believe that food is the foundation of good health. Especially when you’re trying to recover from an illness like heart disease, diabetes,
They come to meAs if in a dreamMeeting at the RiverMoving downstreamJust as it should beAs it’s always beenAn ancient soul danceMy ancestors and me
Dark Moments Surviving a major illness is a blessing and a struggle. The blessings are many and I count them every day. I am alive,
Dealing You In What does your face look like when you hear someone is sick? Do you know? I know exactly what it looks like
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The pathway to Joy is gratitude. If you want more joy in your life, you must practice gratitude. You can make a mental or physical list of what you are thankful for. Now here’s the deal…the more grateful you are for the little things, the more joy you cultivate. Don’t believe me? Then take the Gratitude 30-day challenge. List at least 10 things you are grateful for. Be bold and bodacious and share on social media.
Creating joy in my life has been my number one priority since being diagnosed with cancer. I often find myself feeling anxious. What helps me get back on track is focusing on the positive. Three Good Things is a simple expressive arts exercise that can help you focus on the positive things in your life. Grab a piece of paper and some colored pens and try this exercise.
Kindness creates joy. These acts may be large or small and their beneficiaries may not even be aware of them. Yet their effects can be profound for the giver and the receiver. This exercise, Random Acts of Kindness ask you to perform one act of kindness for five days. Download the PDF and start promoting kindness in the world and creating joy for yourself and others. The benefits add up quickly.