In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. ~Albert Schweitzer I’m deeply thankful to you all who are rekindling my inner spirit. My appreciation and… Continue reading Rekindling – Albert Schweitzer
Breast Cancer Quotes & Inspiration
What Lies Within Us – Emerson
In my quest for simplicity, Ralph Waldo Emerson keeps entering my radar, which is always a Silver Lining to my day. I love this quote from him and hope that you do as well.
Feeling Grateful – Christiane Northrup, M.D.
Feeling grateful to or appreciative of someone or something in your life actually attracts more of the things that you appreciate and value into your life. -Christiane Northrup, M.D.
When One Must, One Can – Diane Cole
The following is from a dear friend. She inspires me!
Sid
The quote below from Maya Angelou is one of my all-time faves. People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. I learned this lesson so vividly at the beginning of my nursing career (in the Cardiovascular Unit at an academic medical… Continue reading Sid
Hope – Emily Dickinson
Hope is a wonderfully magical and sustaining Silver Lining presence during this breast cancer period in my life.
Subscription Service Change, Part 2
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Buzzin' with Buzz
I was reflecting today on how my life (and this FBC period) has been enhanced by our newly adopted dog, Buzz. Despite his diagnosis of Exercise Induced Collapse and the occasional Counter Surfing, he has brought love, light and joy into the life of our family (Silver Lining!). Thinking about him, and the… Continue reading Buzzin' with Buzz
Magical Monarchs
Time to think about something other than chemotherapy side-effects and symptoms. Let’s turn to some beauty in the world. Some Silver Linings (SL’s). Last week, a friend invited me over to her home for some tea and to “see the butterflies”. Butterflies? At her house? I was having a yucka day. However, my philosophy during… Continue reading Magical Monarchs
Happy New Year!
Dear Friends, Happy New Year! 2011. Here we are. First of all, wasn’t it just 2000? Where did 10 years go? 10 years? Really? Holy Moly. I’ve heard so many people say that 2010 was a “bad” year. “Awful,” they’d say, “Can’t wait for it to be over.” Several of those people presumed that I felt… Continue reading Happy New Year!