It’s been a quiet writing time. But for good reasons in the main. Last weekend we had a special time with friends. We weren’t far from home but it felt special with the sea close by, beautiful food and wonderful company. The day we came away I got my last scan results and they were really encouraging. The cancer in the liver was slightly reduced so the cancer is being controlled even with the reduced dose of olaparib. I feel so very fortunate. Instead of the potential to count my future in months that’s now opened up. No guarantees of course but hope opens up some possibilities. So at least summer comes with some optimism and I’m so grateful for that.
I’ve had some opportunities to talk about my book and next month I’m doing a compassion salon. Compassion salon It’s a great concept when people explore compassion in the context of their work and life. My link is my life and the book. Element 10 is self compassion. But it’s a theme that traverses the whole of the main message of the book. Compassion is the backbone that builds the core of the ten elements.
Promoting the book has helped boost my wellbeing because although I have stage 4 cancer and my future is uncertain, it reinforces that I still have a contribution to make and that makes this special time in my life and even more precious. I start my book saying my wish is when people read the book that they find hope and purpose from it.
It’s certainly given me that…..thanks to all of you who have enabled me.
I was so moved recently by the last message from Rob Burrows the rugby player who died from MND. His spirit shines and his compassion for himself and all of us is evident from the twinkle in his eye and the wisdom of the message itself. Do have a look and as Rob says make each day special because from where I’m sitting, they truly are. Rob Burrows
