Survivors of any disease or tragedy are considered 'tough' or 'strong' by others. This is a message that should shift. These are traits within each of us and when we give focus, attention to keep going. Our response to adversity shows ourselves and others our true effort of 100%.
When my doctor confirmed I had cancer, I knew that I was in control to make decisions I thought and felt were right for me. Every case is different, because every person is different. My journey, to date, has been very conservative. My analytic side said make sure the data makes sense before going forward with any treatment. My heart said, keep still and not to go forward with any decision if it does not feel right.
This morning when I read the article about Angelina Jolie, I understand her reasons for taking steps to reduce risk and remove her ovaries. When I made the same decision, it was not all over the Internet, but many of the feelings she so freely expressed were shared by me and many of the other women. It is a tough decision and I had to make it if I wanted to see out my lifetime of events.
When you tell me I'm 'tough' or 'strong', just know this is when you are seeing me give my 100% down to the last drop. I do it because I am driven, loved and supported by people like you. While most say they could never be as strong as me, I shake my head and know that if you want something bad enough, you can achieve your goal.
Item # 855: Give 100% focus, attention, time or heart to someone or something you want and you will reap rewards you never knew were possible.
I love your guts!
I find that this date throughout recent history proves to be scary and to be avoided. While others embrace and say that it is a lucky day. I'm agnostic to the date because any Friday is or should be a good day. There is too much negative in the world, so why not be positive. Be open to new and change. Be willing to stretch and be better than you need to be today. Remember, your attitude is a reflection of what people see and give back to you.
Item #858: Your smile or simple act of kindness resonates farther than you know. Spread positive energy because this world needs more.
I love your guts!
I went to my regularly scheduled three month check-up with my oncologist this week. The news I got was so musical that I actually danced a bit on the way out of the office. I went to the appointment with a list of my meds, my workout routine, body measurements from January to March and a few requests. One of the requests was to be a six month visiting patient. I got a smile and snicker from the doctor and she asked me why I didn't want to see her so often. I said it wasn't because she smelled. I told her that I already work 13 weeks at a time because of the nature of my job and I wanted to change up my personal health routine. This was enough for her to agree, however, I needed to make a little more effort to eat more green veggies and come back to report on my progress. I also asked for her to approve my participation in the Art Bra event this year. Yes, be sure to let everyone you know that I'm going to be a bra model.
When people say, "You're so lucky." This is one statement I will own proudly because I truly am. Knowing that others still suffer makes me mad and work harder to keep healthy. Every day I rise with the sun, I know I am winning.
Item #44: Be kinder than you should be, especially to strangers. Spreading joy and kindness is free. Give it away in abundance.
I love your guts!
