Breath… Namaste.

A brief update before I move on to the topic of this post.  My doctors told me at the end of last month that I could go and live my life again.  The year full of doctors, pokes, surgeries, and drugs was over.  Essentially, I am free again.  I love the feeling knowing that I do not have any doctor appointments on my calendar except for the follow-up check each three months.  The next one is in February.  I have been living my life as much as I could the past few weeks.  I went back to advanced yoga classes and am loving them.  It will take some time for me to return to the level I am used to but love the feeling of being challenged in those classes and leaving feeling connected to the muscles that have been out of “business” for months.  I worked with my favorite chiropractor  who straightened my posture from sitting the wrong way for months.  I am able to sit normally again and I feel great.   I love the feeling that I could leave the country without worrying about whether I could get immediate medical attention.  My friends and I went to Mexico this past weekend and it was pure bliss.

 

Since this is the season of giving, I wanted to share a story about giving.  A dear friend of mine went to the Eff Cancer party for me last March.  One of the most touching gifts she gave me was a bracelet with the word “Breath”.  She explained that she got this bracelet when she was dealing with a surgery to remove a huge tumor from her uterus.  She wore this bracelet for the entire duration of her recovery.  She decided that it was time for her to pass the bracelet on.  She gave it to me for me for the next steps in the cancer treatment.  I got the bracelet around the time I was pretty sure I will have to proceed with the hysterectomy.  I wore it faithfully for a few months.  There have been moments where I was in extreme pain or struggling with my recovery, I would look at the bracelet and try to breath to calm down.  Someone, knowing the story,  asked when I would stop wearing it.  I was determined to keep wearing it until I am given the clean bill of health.  And I just got that last month.  No cancer, no infection, no hole, and no more  problems.  I remember feeling content when I took it off and put the bracelet in a small box.  The bracelet will go to the next woman who is dealing with major gynecological issues.  I am waiting for the universe to make it possible for me to cross paths with that woman. 

Last week, another dear friend gave me a new bracelet that says “Namaste,” wishing me a peaceful 2016.  2015 was one rough ride for sure.  Someone recently said that I lost a year in my life.  Sure there were many things I wanted to do but couldn’t.  Nonetheless, I gained so much from 2015.  I gained new insights and connections.  I am looking forward to seeing what is in store for me in 2016. 

Don’t forget to breath when you are being challenged mentally, physically, or spiritually.  Breath so you can take the next step forward.  Namaste.