Good Morning All,
Received this from a friend of mine that was there for us at time of
diagnosis. Its thoughts from his book and I am honored to have spoken to
Dr. Bernie Siegel.
HOW TO STAY WELL (OR GET BETTER, IF YOU'RE NOT SO WELL TO BEGIN WITH)
1-Do things that bring you a sense of fulfillment, joy, and purpose,
that validate your worth. See your life as your own creation, and strive
to make it a positive one.
2-Pay close and loving attention to yourself, tuning in to your needs on
all levels. Take care of yourself, nourishing, supporting, and
encouraging yourself.
3-Release all negative emotions-resentment, envy, fear, sadness, anger.
Express your feelings appropriately; don't hold on to them. Forgive
yourself.
4-HOld positive images and goals in your mind, picture of what you truly
want in your life. When fearful images arise, re-focus on images that
evoke feelings of peace and joy.
5-Love yourself, and love everyone else. Make loving the purpose and
primary expression in your life.
6-Create fun, loving, hones relationships, as with old lovers, and
mother and father.
7-Make a positive contribution to your community, through some form of
work or service that you value and enjoy.
8-Accept yourself and everything in your life asd an opportunity for
growth and learning. Be grateful. When you mess up, forgive yourself,
learn what you can from the experience, and then move on.
9-Keep a sense of humor.
(Dr. Bernie Siegel, PLH pg 166)
God Bless You All,
marty auslander
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