06/29/2021
I love this outlook, and thought it may benefit some of you as well. 💗
Cancer: My Soul’s Transformational Journey
On the first of June, I received a diagnosis of prostate cancer. It’s hard to realize it’s been just short of a month since receiving word. So much has happened. For one, there’s been a major shifting of priorities with my overall health and wellbeing taking the top spot, and everything else dropping below, even my writing.
But today I want to share how transformational this process has been. It has further smoothed out some of the rough edges of my personality. I’ve noticed several times when I would normally have gotten upset or angry, just don’t have that effect on me. I hear myself say, “Life is too short. Let it go.”
I’ve also realized how many people really care about me. The love and encouragement I have received has been overwhelming (and please keep it coming. :-) ) It’s opened the way for me to also realize that I’m going to love my cancer away. After all, it’s still part of this body that has carried my soul through this life for the past 70+ years. While the allopathic medical profession seems to take the approach of ‘let’s kill it off as fast as possible and don’t worry about the toll it will take on the rest of the body,’ I have chosen a gentler approach — LOVE.
I’m treating my body with love in the form of quiet meditations during which I speak kindly and softly to my body and especially that little walnut-sized gland in the center of my root chakra that is in need of more love right now. I’ve also completely revamped what I put in my body, cutting out all sugar (not easy for a longtime sugarholic and cookie monster.) I’ve also eliminated alcohol. Instead, I’m enjoying pure spring water, tons of fresh and mostly organic vegetables, along with fruit, nuts, and seeds.
While I would never wish such a diagnosis on anyone else, for me it’s been one of the most amazing transformations of my life. I’m now looking for how best to share my journey with others. I suspect being an author of visionary fiction may play a part. Suggestions are welcomed and encouraged.