Cancer Diagnosis - A Death Sentence Or a Call For Freedom?

Four years after his diagnosis of cancer, my husband transitioned.

For me, it was a learning experience like no other could be. First of all I realized, that often, it is not until one gets a diagnosis such as this, does a person see that their life is out of balance and that this diagnosis is nothing more than a call to move into balance of health and well-being.

What I learned that I can now share with others and that I wished I knew when my husband was alive is:

a.) Have way more fun.

b.) Laugh more and often.

c.) Stop reading or watching the news. It is not accurate and mostly depressing. Remember that a reporters job is to sell news and most often this is done by focusing on that which is negative and make it a huge deal. And the truth is if the news was accurate, one would hear 5 min. of negative news and an hour of positive news. There is much more well-being on this planet than not.

d.) Watch only uplifting and positive TV shows or movies.

e.) Go for more walks along the river or beach

f.) Eat your favorite foods

g.) Focus only on the health that you are seeking. Take your focus completely off of your symptoms.

h.) Become truly clear on what makes you happy and do more of it.

i.) Focus your thoughts only on that that feels good

j.) Either clean up or let go of relationships that are not healthy

k.) Have each day be a pleasure-filled day either by focusing on pleasant things or by doing enjoyable activities.

l.) Listen to more of your favorite music

m.)Take more time to be in nature.

n.) Understand that cancer or any other diagnosis cannot stay in a happy feeling body. It can and has left many bodies.

o.) Do not even use the word "Cancer or MS" or whatever your diagnosis is......these words in this culture are too loaded with fear-filled thoughts and they make it harder for you to stay positively focused.

p.) Do not talk about your illness.......talk about how much fun you are having.

q.) Let go of any fear-filled thoughts and know that you can recover and live a much longer life.

r.) Let go of any thoughts that death is a bad thing. Death is just a transition into another experience that will be glorious. Understand that we are eternal beings and whether you live or whether you transition, either choice will be fine.

s.) Relax often.......learn some wonderful breathing exercises that help to bring the body back into a good feeling place. Tension always means we are out of alignment and have thoughts that are holding us back from happiness.

t.) Choose a doctor who spreads hope and not doom. Do not listen to or get anxious when people express your prognosis, no one knows how to get well better than you do.

u.) Listen to your emotions, they will guide you to your wellness each and every step of the way. If something feels bad, stop doing it or change the thought to one that is more hopeful and happy feeling.

v.) Find things that make you laugh and do more of them.

w.)Take the time to really get to know the people you love. Do fun things with them and let them know how much you appreciate them

x.) Begin each day with a 10 minute meditation and then take 20 min. to write or think about things and people you appreciate.

y.) If things from your past are bothering you, find a Journey practitioner, like myself, who can help you clear out this old 'stuff.' Or go to a Journey Intensive where you can learn the necessary skills to free yourself of negative emotions. Call me and I will do a process over the phone with you.

z.) Listen to and read the work of Jerry and Esther Hicks on the Law of Attraction. They are the most profound teachers on this subject and their work may inspire and give you insights into how to most quickly attract the wellness that your higher self has already created for you.

Joanie McMahon is President of Investment In Serenity Inc. She is a teacher/counselor/life coach/psychologist/writer and business woman. Joanie has worked her entire adult life helping others move into their magnificent selves. Her passion is understanding fully how to use The Law of Attraction to her and her clients benefit. She has an understanding of achieving overall health either physically through nutrition, exercise and stress release; emotionally through Journey work and understanding our Emotional Guidance System; Financially; and Spiritually. Her website is www.joaniemcmahon.com

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On a personal note, Joanie is passionate about hanging out in the Canadian Rockies where she goes to get rejuvenated on a regular basis by skiing or hiking. She has a regular yoga practice, loves to travel and is a great cook.