TIME OF EASE ~ Lessons From Cancer

8/8 – 8/14/10

Time was the second word that came in to my head that day while having my chest radiated. There’s so much that can be said about time, but what is appropriate right now?  I’ve written and thought a lot about staying in the moment already, so I want to write about time in relation to a diagnosis of cancer and how my perceptions have changed. Or have they? I’ve wanted to make my time resonate on many levels and have been working consciously to create that for quite awhile. The areas still out of sync though have haunted me because I have felt powerless to make the changes I wanted. Time was not in my favor in those circumstances and I believe it worked against me by creating stress and disharmony.  If these are the precursors to disease, well – here I am.

So the polar opposite would be to create time that contains peace and harmony – leading us into time of ease.  Time of ease – it sounds like a fairy tale. Is it possible to actually have that? We are told that anything is possible in our abundant lives, if only we’re aware of that concept. Isn’t our reality painted by the pictures of our mind and spirit? Maybe that’s a key piece – our mind and spirit has to want the same thing and more often than not, they act like taffy being pulled – a long hard stretch to bring to a state of union. So, if that is so, then working on creating harmony of the mind and spirit is the way to a life of ease. How though do I bring my mind and spirit together when they’re stretched in a tug of war?

Inner wisdom – please tell me what I need to know.

Your mind and spirit are one, if you so choose or they can remain separate embattled entities. Choose to see them in harmony and it will be so.

So, if for example, I (my spirit) want to make my living from writing, but my mind has me see all the value of the employment that now supports me, how do I make that happen?

Choose to see your employment as something worthy of writing, might be one visual picture to paint. Or see your writing as a vehicle for that life of ease and paint that picture as glowing and growing.

I’ve been working on painting a mental picture of my writing growing but think I can put lots more into that – more visualization, energy and love.

A few nights after I wrote this, I was awakened by a thought that filled me with the old enthusiasm and excitement that’s my basic personality. I was given a plan for my time – for my time of ease. A plan that makes me smile with anticipation and promise. A plan that I can put into action right now, just by giving it more thought, because that leads to more action. In this plan, I am creating and in creating, I don’t have to wait to reach the goal.  I find that I’m already right here, in the time of ease. The excitement of the prospect is so great now and to think that it’s only thought. Not that thought is ‘only’. Thought is everything for without it, nothing can be created.
 
As for the plan; it involves writing and I’m going to learn, grow and find peace while reaching more people and hopefully helping them too. I, as both the writer and nurse, will live in harmony – in time of ease.
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Comments

  1. Jill Young says:

    Your writing today is sooo beautiful Joyce! All I want to say is you go girl as I know you have it in you to do on every single level….I love you so much, Jill

  2. charles says:

    JOYCE
    I HAVE DECIEDED THAT YOU ARE MY HERO! I ALWAYS PICTURED A HANDSOME GUY WITH A SMILE THAT WOULD MAKE ME MELT WOULD BE THE ONE. BUT O NO YOU CHANGED THAT!!! O WELL I CAN LIVE WITH IT.
    JOYCE IT TAKES A VERY LONG TIME TO BECOME THE PERSON YOU WANT TO BE. ALSO YOU HAVE CONTROLED YOUR ATTITUDE BEFORE IT COULD CONTROL YOU. ALL MY LOVE CHARLES

  3. Joyce, I don’t think, no, I know, I could not come to terms with your situation, if it were me. You are one of the strongest people I know and I am so proud to be your friend. You have changed my perspective on life in so many ways. And I believe you will continue to help many in your time of ease. xoxo

  4. Joyce says:

    Hey Jill,
    I’ve been thinking of you, Alan and Bailey? How are you all doing? I hope he’s better. I want to talk to you – hope we can connect soon.
    I love you too. xoxo

  5. Joyce says:

    OMG Charles – that is one of the nices things ANYONE ever said to me but I don’t think you should give up on the guy with the smile!!! Keep him in your thoughts and maybe he’ll appear – maybe at Harry’s next week. Can’t wait to see you. Love you

  6. Joyce says:

    Hi Cindy,
    Another gift of this whole thing is that it has brought incredible people, like you, to me that I’d never have the opportunity to get to know otherwise. Who would have thought that there would be gifts from cancer!! It’s so nice to have you as a friend.
    Love, Joyce

  7. Kim says:

    Dear sweet, wonderful, fully aware Joyce. Your many, many gifts continue to shower upon me, all of us.
    I feel so blessed to be part of your life! I can see and feel you in your “time of ease.” Love, Kim

  8. Meagan says:

    Joyce,
    It is amazing that your time of ease gives me a moment or two of my own ease. Powerful writing is the only thing that can do that. You have such a handle on being present, and it is an amazing gift you offer in every sentence. You do inspire…through your actions most certainly…but with your words too. I am thrilled for your “project” news!

  9. Joyce says:

    Kim, Your words overwhelm me with gratitude and love. Thank you.

  10. Joyce says:

    Meagan,
    Because of your comments and similar ones, I have the courage to keep going forward. Talk about inspiration!!!! :) I wouldn’t have my new project to dream and create if you all didn’t keep me going. So, a BIG thank you, again. I wonder what your moments of ease were. Care to share?
    Love, Joyce

  11. Valynne says:

    Oh, I cannot WAIT to find out more about your plan…I am soo excited at the possibilities! We are going to have much to catch up on in a couple of weeks. I have wireless (but no cell service) all this week so I can catch up on my favorite blogs : ) You were the first stop! XOX

  12. deb says:

    Joyce,
    All the best with your “coming of ease” > can’t wait to see what unfolds!
    deb

  13. Joyce says:

    Hi Deb, Thank you for commenting. I’ll fill you in when I see you Sunday!

    Love, Joyce

  14. Rain says:

    Dear Joyce…I have been with you on your journey..it is a privilege…thank you….You are an inspiration to all…I am grateful to know you…In love and kindness Rain

  15. Joyce says:

    Hi Rain,
    It was so nice to hear from you and thank you for your wonderful words. I’m so happy that my blog has touched you.
    Love, Joyce

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