When the world says “progress,” many of us picture grand finish lines and dramatic moments. For people living with cancer, it’s easy to believe that progress only counts when you hear the words “all clear,” finish treatment, or ring that celebratory bell. But true progress, the kind that shapes each day, isn’t always loud or…
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Finding Strength in Uncertainty: New Beginnings After a Life-Changing Diagnosis
Sometimes, what feels like the end is actually a new beginning. Many of us meet life’s hardest chapters with a heavy heart, believing a diagnosis means a full stop. But deeper inside, what if those moments that seem to close one book turn the page to another? When a diagnosis of cancer or a life-threatening…
Read moreThe Lens Through Which You See Life
We each carry an invisible lens through which we view the world. This lens isn’t crafted from glass, but from our beliefs, past experiences, and the stories we repeat in our minds. Every day, it shapes how we see events, people, and even ourselves. For anyone facing the unknowns of cancer—the long doctor visits, the…
Read moreCreating a Kinder World With Perseverance and Consistent Work : Making a Difference
Many people have a strong wish to see their daily activities help to create a better world in this fast-paced one. Real transformation grows gently over little deeds and the will to hold fast; it does not happen quickly. Every encouraging word, every moment of deep introspection, and every time you push on rather than…
Read moreGratitude in the Shadows: Realizing How Fortunate We Are to Be Alive
In the shadows, I find solaceAmidst the chaos of lifeI realize how fortunate I amTo simply be alive is to breatheTo feel the warmth of the sunTo hear the sound of birds chirping Gratitude washes over meLike a gentle wave on a sandy shoreI am thankful for the little thingsThat often goes unnoticedThe smile of…
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