When I was going through my cancer treatment, I could not let my mind ruminate on the reality of my life. If I was alone, and was not praying, I had to be listening to a book to distract my thoughts. Driving to acupuncture, walking on the treadmill....if I thought too much, I would panic.
Even after I was cancer free, I still had trouble letting my mind rest. I would worry about it coming back. I knew one great lesson of cancer was learning to live in the moment. A friend recommended this book. It helped a ton.
Now I can walk without benefit of audio distraction. I can be peaceful and let my mind rest in the moment. I have learned to appreciate the sound of the waves, the sea gulls, the wind....
Friends, let me be clear: I still listen to tons of audio books. This is in my car right now...and it is awesome. The difference is I no longer NEED to listen. If you are in the middle of cancer hijacking your every thought, it will get better. You will have peace of mind again.
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