Tag: #Hope

HOPE IS EVERYTHING!

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We just celebrated Easter, the holy day symbolizing hope. Without hope, life is negative, empty, and very sad. It is an expectation for something to happen.

Living without hope creates ill health. A person gives up and lives with futility. Bitterness, jealousy, and anger take over their spirit. The fictional character, Ahab, from Moby Dick, was such a person. The captain’s goal was a destructive one, which ended up destroying him.

Here are some simple actions to change our negative attitude to one of hope:

  • Never compare yourself to others.
  • Set a goal and try to reach it.
  • Give everything a chance before rejecting it.
  • Be well groomed.
  • Let others know how their negativity affects you.
  • Surround yourself with positive, hopeful people.
  • Be active in the things that make you feel whole and happy.

HOPE

Always strengthening
Its tentacles reaching out
Angels surrounding
Fear nudges, faith is shaking
Like an oak, hope's roots grow deep

 

For the most part is your attitude positive or negative? Are the people in your life smiling or frowning? Is your glass half full or half empty

Cancer & Outshining It

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To outshine any challenge, even cancer, can be done. It is not always easy but applying the right tools will help you to learn, grow, and find peace and joy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9oozgXaaIs

Excerpt: I faced my diagnosis of cancer by using the same coping methods I have used throughout my life. I grew up in an alcoholic family where I was not immune to physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. My methods to survive and rise above this frightening and oppressive environment were to use positive affirmations, put my trust in God, and have a burning desire to
live free of those types of people and behaviors. Then and now, I surround myself with family (some of whom I adopted) and friends who can be powerful sources of strength and love.

I learned from my grandmother and adopted aunt that attitude, acceptance, and determination are important factors in healing the body, mind, and spirit. Those women were, and still are today, wonderful role models
for me. They each succeeded in living healthy and productive lives through their positive attitudes, looking at life on earth as a stepping-stone to an even greater place. They worked hard and saw each obstacle as a challenge. Thanks to them, I have always used the word challenge instead of problem, test, or trial. I like challenges because I envision positivity, winning, learning, and growing.

The book is now in pre-sale. All proceeds go to ovarian cancer research. https://www.amazon.com/Outshine-Ovarian-Cancer-Memoir-2nd-ebook/dp/B0BVKYYVFZ/ref=sr_1

Thank you for your support.

SUNSHINE TO CLOUDS TO OUTSHINE

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Photo. courtesy of Canva

OUTSHINING

HAPPINESS AND HEALTH
RAYS OF SUNSHINE SURROUND ME
RADIATING JOY
STRENGTH, CONFIDENCE, FILL MY SOUL
PERFECT LIFE SUNSHINE ABOUNDS

HORIZON DARKENS
GREY CLOUDS OF DOUBT AND FEAR
A LIGHTENING BOLT STRIKES
CANCER BURNS DEEP IN MY SOUL
GRIM REAPER, DARKNESS, SHARP SCYTHE

PRAYERS, LOVE, AND FAITH
CHOOSING TO LIVE EACH MOMENT
SUNSHINE BRINGS HEALING
EACH SOUL’S BEAUTY CAN OUTSHINE
CHEMO, FEAR BRINGING BACK LOVE, JOY

The second edition of my first published book, Outshine: An Ovarian Cancer Memoir is now available to pre-order. https://www.amazon.com/Outshine-Ovarian-Cancer-Memoir-2nd-ebook/dp/B0BVKYYVFZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1X7KN4MSZD92K&keywords=outshine%3A+an+ovarian+cancer+memoir&qid=1677093503&sprefix=%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1

Since my initial diagnosis in 2008 and the original publication in 2012, there are new medications, treatments, and awareness. My award-winning book is more informative and inspirational as the reader travels with me on my 15-year journey.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH

The Month of March

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  • The third month of the Roman calendar.
  • Beginning of spring in the southern hemisphere.
  • Has 31 days.
  • Has the Full Worm Moon.
  • The daffodil is the month’s flower (new birth, love, and joy)
  • Aquamarine is its birthstone.

What can we learn from this month?

  • Forgiveness releases the soul.
  • We always have the opportunity to change.
  • We can overcome any challenge.
  • Fear can be overcome.
  • There is always hope.
  • Believe in yourself
  • And, know God is with you.

Important dates in March: 2022:

  • March 1: Mardi Gras: final feasting day before start of Lent.
  • March 2: Ash Wednesday. Beginning of Lent
  • March 7: Pure Monday in Greek Orthodox Church beginning of Lent.
  • March 8: International Women’s Day
  • March 13: Ides of March
  • March 17: St.Patrick’s Day
  • March 20: Spring equinox (northern hemisphere)
  • March 29-31: stormy days
  • March 30: Doctor’s Appreciation Day.
http://“March brings breezes loud and shrill, stirs the dancing daffodil.” ― Sara Coleridge.197

“March brings breezes loud and shrill, stirs the dancing daffodil.”

― Sara Coleridge.