Many people who have a diagnosis of different ailments often say that it was a gift and turned out to be life transforming in a very positive way. Here's a list of things that make me very grateful. (Apart from basic necessities like clean water, food, shelter and not fearing for my safety that many people in the world don't have).
1. I have a very strong life practice, one could call it a spiritual practice, for me it is the whole foundation of my life and how I choose to live. The three main practices are: Generosity; Integrity; and Wisdom or cultivation of the heart/mind. These three are it in a nutshell and also include the qualities of love, compassion, joy, freedom, etc.
2. My husband. I am so incredibly fortunate to have a life partner that is such a profoundly loving, generous, wise, compassionate, caring, intelligent, beautiful person. I am an extremely lucky woman to have such a perfect companion.
3. I have an extraordinary community of family and friends. Having this diagnosis has brought out so much love and concern. I know we love each other and this has just given us chance to renew our connection!
4. My access to superior medical care is the best. I have good medical insurance,(all the years in paying thousands of dollars and I now get to cash in!! ) I also have access to amazing alternative medicine which I am exploring to truly be an alternative or complementary.
5. My diagnosis of DCIS is close to 100% curable with further treatment!
6. I get to write this blog which I would never have done otherwise ;)
So, things aren't as bad as one thinks.
Be happy. Every moment is precious.
