Day 89 - Power of Focus -June 6th
While I was having the bone marrow biopsy yesterday, the doctor had me use concentrated breathing during parts of the procedure. It was a lot like the type of breathing used for baby birthing, the only gyp was I didn't get a baby... on second thought at my age maybe that was okay! She also engaged me in conversation while she proceeded to do what needed to done. I was thoroughly amazed at how much better things went. I'm sure her experience and technique had a lot to do with how well things went, but I definitely felt a difference while I was participating in the breathing exercises.
This reminded me of the talk given at Women's Conference in April by Bonnie H. Cordon. Part of her talk was dedicated to sharing the true experience of sister who had been going through a very difficult time with her cancer treatments and side effects. Things had gotten so terrible, this sister had declared chemo therapy a human rights violation and told her husband she had had it and was done with it all! It was sheer inspiration when her husband declared they needed to find someone to serve. She couldn't believe what she was hearing; she was so ill and he wanted her to serve?!?
Miraculously, through the few better days she had, she was able to begin serving. As she continued, somehow she was even able to find ways of even doing small things on her worst days. As she served she found the days going by much faster and happier. She said the days she focused on helping others her outlook was bright and cheerful but when she focused on her pain and suffering her days turned dark. She testified that service literally saved her life! It was the change of focus that changed her whole experience! What a important lesson I hope I can focus on also!
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