Image Source: FreeImages Happiness is a process, not an outcome. That means we can’t wait for happiness to knock on our door; we must invite it in and actively work on developing our happiness skills. And while everyone wants to be happy, most of us have trouble actually getting there. In fact, according to…
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When you’re facing an illness, you may find yourself asking how much of your life you can lose before it no longer feels like your own. Your entire world may feel upside down. You may feel as if nothing is certain or safe anymore. You might be afraid that some parts of your life will…
Read moreHow Cancer Taught Me To Live
When I was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 73, I didn’t know what to do. Do? How much life did I have left? Did that mean I had less than 2 years to live? Would my hair fall out? That’s when my life changed forever. From an extremely unkind, unfair and senseless world,…
Read moreHow to Deal With Fear: Advice for Living with a Life-Changing Diagnosis
Fear is a normal reaction to having a life-threatening illness. When you’re diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness, it can be scary and seem like an insurmountable challenge. However, if you’re currently living with cancer or another life-changing diagnosis, it’s important to know that these feelings are normal and there are many ways to…
Read moreWhat if I had cancer? The (Painfully) Honest Truth
You might think that cancer is the kind of thing you would know if you had it. After all, this illness has a reputation for being aggressive and sneaky. You hear stories about people who are in perfect health one day, then diagnosed with cancer the next — or even the same — day….
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