Affirmation for October 5, 2010: A different pair of lenses
Bill Hemmer: "You said cancer changes your life, and oftentimes for the better."
Joel Siegel: "Yes.... Gilda Radner... said this in her book. What cancer does is, it forces you to focus, to prioritize, and you learn what's important. I mean, I don't sweat the small stuff. I used to get angry at cab drivers. It's not worth it.... And when somebody says you have cancer, you realize it's all small stuff. And what Gilda said is, if it weren't for the downside, everyone would want to have it. But there is a downside."
- American Morning, CNN, 13 June 2003
Thought of the day:
No one ever wants to have cancer. It's a disease, and it's sad, and it's life changing.
However, if you think about the value of life, and being able to appreciate the beauty, the pain, the love, and most importantly, the privilege of living every minute to its fullest, you can begin to see that cancer is never the end of anything. It's simply a different lens through which to see a rosier version of life.
Have a rose-colored day!
TeamDS
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Joel Siegel: "Yes.... Gilda Radner... said this in her book. What cancer does is, it forces you to focus, to prioritize, and you learn what's important. I mean, I don't sweat the small stuff. I used to get angry at cab drivers. It's not worth it.... And when somebody says you have cancer, you realize it's all small stuff. And what Gilda said is, if it weren't for the downside, everyone would want to have it. But there is a downside."
- American Morning, CNN, 13 June 2003
Thought of the day:
No one ever wants to have cancer. It's a disease, and it's sad, and it's life changing.
However, if you think about the value of life, and being able to appreciate the beauty, the pain, the love, and most importantly, the privilege of living every minute to its fullest, you can begin to see that cancer is never the end of anything. It's simply a different lens through which to see a rosier version of life.
Have a rose-colored day!
TeamDS
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See the breast cancer awareness photo contest entries members have submitted so far! Don't forget to submit your entry before October 7, 2010 for a chance to win a $100 Gift Card to JC Penny!
Remember, you can also receive DailyStrength updates by following us on Twitter and Facebook.
Replies
What if the cancer is terminal?
Then you must ensure that you enjoy every last second of your time here on earth.... remember we all share that final journey home at some point.
Adrienne x