I was at dinner last night and the C word came up, just like that, popping out of the shadows when you least expect it. Yes, I still refer to it as the C word because it scares the shit out of me after watching my mom suffer through it in the late 80's. A friend was sharing that her aunt had died at the age of 45 from breast cancer & we were out celebrating her 46th birthday & she expressed the relief she felt that she 'made it'. It reminded me of my own journey through that - my mom was diagnosed at the age of 48/49 (can't quite remember as I was only 14/15 at the time) & I am approaching my 49th birthday. This isn't top of mind daily but it lurks below the surface, just like a cat under a blanket ready to attack those who get too close.
Three friends have been diagnosed with it so far, it reminds me of the warnings that 1 out of 8 women will be diagnosed with it. So, does that mean I am looking around saying, hey I am in the clear because a few women in my circle have it, NO.
What I do is look at my life, my habits, my thoughts & steer them to the positive. I work with energy, I listen to my intuition, I share my light with others and feel completely in awe at the magic that surrounds me daily. I don't know what the future holds but I walk daily with eyes wide open hoping to not miss a second of it. It's scary and exhilarating not knowing what is around the next corner.
Live your life while you are here, be present, be passionate, laugh until you cry, share your truth and wisdom with those around you. Feel the feels people. Who knows how long the ride lasts. Wake up and enjoy it.
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