Today I was paralyzed by fear. I started my cancer journey, happy, upbeat, positive, optimistic and hopeful. It was an instant choice upon hearing my diagnosis. I wanted (and want) to stay in that place. I knew (and know) that it’s not possible or human do to so. We were born with a wide range…
The power of your mind, and the ability to use it for good, is the best thing you own. Think Power Thoughts. — Brenda Johima
“Look up. Shut down that phone, look up from that display. We have a finite existence, a set number of days…”
“Look up. Shut down that phone, look up from that display. We have a finite existence, a set number of days…” Love, Brenda
The tears. They come out of nowhere. Here and there. Surprises. And balm. — Brenda Johima
My Dad is a Canadian citizen, yet still with a heavy Finnish accent said, “Did they take your hair off?” Bless his heart, when we spoke of my breast cancer. I knew what he meant. xxoo — Brenda Johima
It did happen. To me. I’ve never tried a cigarette. Yep, never. I’m proud of it. It’s one thing I have always bragged about. I was an athlete most of my life. In elementary school, I’d be up in the upper field running with the boys playing football at recess. After school I went to…
There are so many gifts in tough times. We can wake up to a greater and even more magnificent version of ourselves. By choice. — Brenda Johima
Your mind is the most powerful thing you own and it’s FREE to use however you want. Use it for good. The brain/thought is an incredible gift. — Brenda Johima
The best way to get through tough challenges is to feel it all, feel all the emotions, and then move on to happy ASAP. Joy heals and uplifts. — Brenda Johima