After watching my mother go through her fight with Stage 4 breast cancer last year, I learned quite a bit. Reflecting on the past 12 months, I have created a way to stay grounded through one's cancer treatment (or any difficult journey).
Calm your Breath
Become more aware of your breathing in general. Notice when you hold your breath, when you hold onto tension. Make an effort to focus on your inhalation and exhalation. Try and lengthen each breath, especially in stressful moments.
Meditation
Find some time to meditate. This can mean something different to everyone. Maybe it means you take 5 minutes in the morning or before bed to lay down and close your eyes and focus on nothingness. Maybe you take 20 minutes to have a "proper" seated meditation. Either way, take some quiet time for yourself each day to help calm your body and mind.
Create a Posse
Think of your team of doctors, nutritionists, yoga teachers, massage therapists, acupuncturist, friends and family members as an invaluable wellness support group. Looking back on my mom's chemo and healing process, I see the faces of each and every person that helped make the process easier for her (and all of us).
Make Food a Loving Expression
Think of preparing your own food as an expression of self-love and appreciation. Every time I visit the farmers market or prepare a fresh juice or dish, I really take deep breaths with appreciation and love. When I'm preparing a cleanse, I turn my cell phone off to connect & fill the food with all the love in my heart. It makes a huge difference!
Plan for the Future, but Live in The Now
No one can give you permission to live the way you want to, except you.
Find your healer within and tap in!