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The Secrets to Living Wholeheartedly
"There is a blessing in everything. The challenge is to find it." (Buddha) Cancer itself is not a blessing, but the insights and...
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Every feeling is thought
Sometimes even the most genuine positivity does not prevent me from feeling depressed, sad, overwhelmed. And when I am facing these down...
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Living with sense of urgency
This week's blog post might be a bit scary, perhaps feel uncomfortable for you but if you dare to follow my train of thoughts, I hope...
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Happy tears
I have always tried to live consciously and make the most out of days, yet the cancer experience has made me value life immensely, with...
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Listen to your body
We are the CEOs of our very own lives and bodies - the Chief Energy Officers ;-) and to do a great CEO job, it's important to listen &...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Live without regrets
With my life's motto "live, love, laugh everyday" I believe that it’s important to live without regrets. A lifetime of making choices...
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Make your dream come true
I had a dream ;-) and I took all my courage and made it happen :-) and it feels absolutely invigorating, exciting, and yes: also a bit...