At the Ian Gawler cancer retreat, I was presented with the explanation that meditation is a powerful tool that helps amplify the function of our ‘Green Zone’. This refers to the background part of our innate intelligence that grows our hair, makes our heart beat, and generates cellular health without us needing to think about it. Investing attention in our Green Zone gives our body the best chance to do what it is designed to do: restore itself to optimal health.
LEARN TO RECEIVE I have always found it difficult to ask for help. Mainly because I felt I didn’t have a good enough reason to ask for it. The consistency of single parenting and the act of always bargaining for time to have a social life had put me in a low-grade state of isolation and inner poverty. It may sound extreme, but having
cancer finally gave me a good enough reason to reach out and ask for help. One of the first things I did was invite
some of my closest friends over to my house. Together, we came up with a list of things I needed in order to feel supported. I found this very humbling, challenging, and life-changing. I have since learned to trust that I am worthy of receiving. This was overwhelming at first, but once the waterways were cleared, I started to thrive. Everyone I encountered was kind
and forthcoming. I was overflowing with gratitude for well wishes, meals, household chores, and donations from close friends, family, and even strangers. I realise now that receiving help is in an ancient part of our healing. Each of us are designed to lean on each other and be held in our community. It is primal and restorative. I received so much guidance,
realisation, love, and support during my cancer journey. Ironically I have never felt more alive. I benefitted so deeply from the process that I feared it would all vanish once I was in remission.
The truth is, being in remission is when the real work begins. Since my surgery I no longer rely on the threat of death to keep me so alive. These days I work every day to stay committed and follow through with all the lessons that cancer has taught me. Perhaps all of us go through a
type of cancer at some stage in our life? An event so shattering that it rocks your world into the full possibilities of living? Whatever your cancer, I hope you embrace your remission so strongly that your life is never the same again. l
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Nathalie Brewer is a public speaking coach, actress, marriage celebrant, and mother who believes in the healing power of raw,
graceful and candid communication.
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