Dare to live with authenticity
Authenticity is a big word with a lot of meaning and naturally its expression differs from person to person. I believe that living with...
Change what you can change
My friend Anna shared with me the following poem - which can also serve as a prayer - to help me cope with the cancer diagnosis. While it...
Tune your self-talk
When is the last time that you actually listened attentively to your very own self-talk? Once you pause and really tune into your...
Why I did not opt for reconstruction
Well, I could not have imagined it before the double breast amputations in mid 2014 .... but I have decided against any breast...
Living beyond limits
Just recently, I found the following inspiring TED-story of Amy Purdy. When she was 19, Amy lost both her legs below the knee. And now...
You never walk alone
When confronted with a tough problem, some default to the mindset that they are all alone in the crisis and feel overwhelmed. My friend...
To get to a happy place
People tend to think that they cannot feel happy until every one of their problems is solved. My experience is that it can well be the...
Helping others - a potent remedy
If you find yourself in a sad, depressed mood, fretting with yourself, there is 1 easy remedy that catapults you out of your sadness or...
I have 2 birthdays :-)
I am lucky & fortunate to have 2 birthdays .... you wonder why? I was born on March 7th, so my 1st birthday is on 07.03. in 1970 And my...
Own your story
In my "old" life, I was always known for being the strong one, the backbone, the one with invincible resilience. As the cancer diagnosis...