I have cleared my calendar of certain events, expectations and undue pressure on myself.
I will not have my reconstruction till next summer.
I have no plans to return to work till probably after the first of the year.
I have completed the first arduous challenge of my cancer treatment. Five months of chemotherapy.
I will focus on the next two parts of the treatment that will save my life. A bilateral mastectomy, October 26th. Late November, 5 1/2 weeks of radiation.
My plans through the end of the year? Complete my cancer treatment. Rest. Rebuild my strength. Pamper myself. Write.
It's time to put up the Fall/Halloween decorations. My favorite season. I'm happy I'll be home for Halloween.
I will exercise 30 minutes every day. Walk. Swim. Yoga. Tai Chi. I may have to do this in five or ten minute increments, but I will do it. I will work my way up to one hour each day of moving and stretching my body and making it sweat.
I will continue eating healthy foods, especially increasing my Omega 3's, fruits, vegetables and lean protein. I will keep at a minimum any food that is in a box, can or jar.
I will do the things that bring me joy. Writing. Planting something. Singing something. Scrapbooking. Taking a walk with my camera. Trying a new recipe.
I will meditate, pray and journal my affirmations and intentions. Every day. Deep breathing. Clearing my mind. Asking for guidance. Stating and journaling my affirmations and intentions.
I will spend time in nature, whether it's a walk along the strait, or sitting out in my yard. I will spend quiet time in nature every day.
I will allow myself to grieve what needs grieving, and do my best to let it go, to allow space for what is on its way.
I will embrace that transformation requires change.
I will embrace that the good in life comes woven in with the bad, and despite all the heartbreak and challenges and suffering, life is good and so worth it.
I am not in control of what happens.
Only my reply, and here it is:
Love. Love. Love.
1 comment:
Way to go Chicklet. Embrace the
new you and love yourself the way
you are each and every day. I really miss hearing your "Kitty"
laugh bouncing off the walls of
Celadon. Love you, yulie
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