tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749436707205297492.post7308632246590521685..comments2023-05-19T15:30:01.828+01:00Comments on Chris's Cancer Community: A new perspective Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05208572330195914101noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749436707205297492.post-64077522006354496612014-01-05T13:47:13.516+00:002014-01-05T13:47:13.516+00:00Hi Elizabeth
I'm so pleased you enjoyed the p...Hi Elizabeth<br /><br />I'm so pleased you enjoyed the post. The graphic was brilliant wasn't it, and really added to the piece. It has taken me a very long time, to come to terms with not being able to work. It was probably the biggest blow I have received in my life.The illness I can cope with, but I felt completely worthless.<br /><br />Only in recent times have I understood my true value. As you rightly say, I now love myself, and am calm once again. I no longer worry about my work, as so many good things are happening now,with what I do. <br /><br />Time with my family and friends is so important. I never truly saw that while I was working. <br /><br />Take it easy in your own life too Elizabeth. Thank you so much for your much lovely comments. Your experience is valuable when shared. A happy and healthy New Year to you! Chris Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05208572330195914101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749436707205297492.post-41579469633717189772014-01-03T21:26:20.996+00:002014-01-03T21:26:20.996+00:00What an awesome photograph and an even more powerf...What an awesome photograph and an even more powerful lesson learned. When you shared how your views of self-worth depreciated as your income decreased that was courageous and honest. Thank you. It brings up such a great point for any of us reading and learning from you. We are not measured by what we have or how rich we are but by what's inside and our capacity for loving ourselves just as we are. I love that you see 'time' as one of your most precious assets as I too do much work with 'time'. Yet, what's beneath the time will always be the love we have of self. When we love ourselves, we have all of the time in the world! Wishing you health and happiness in this time of year and always. I love reading and thank you!Elizabeth Scalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176587380333420221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749436707205297492.post-55313654136558622782014-01-01T13:57:43.040+00:002014-01-01T13:57:43.040+00:00Hi Catherine
Thanks, I thought the graphic really...Hi Catherine<br /><br />Thanks, I thought the graphic really added to the post, and was a unique piece of work. Like you, I have learned a lot of lessons, and asking for help is one I have always struggled with, even when I was fit. Some of that issue maybe a macho thing though!<br /><br />A business mentor, I have, once told me that I must understand my own value, and I finally do. It certainly helps when being approached to do things, and my business head has returned. I was always told that for every givver there would be plenty of takers. Ain't that the truth!<br /><br />Thank you for your support Catherine. The awards can actually be a big thing. I am always championing the benefits of social media in cancer support. Whilst I talk to receptive audiences, things are slow to change. A lot of people are watching these awards, so progress can be made.<br /><br />I wish you well for the New Year, and thanks again, Chris Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05208572330195914101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749436707205297492.post-81004999946905109492013-12-29T17:33:09.988+00:002013-12-29T17:33:09.988+00:00Excellent graphic and a very worthwhile story. The...Excellent graphic and a very worthwhile story. The tie between money and self-worth is a strong one within myself as well...getting sick and asking others for help was a humbling experience, though that aspect of learning to ask was a very big life lesson. I'm glad you've redefined your concept of value and worth. You are worth so much, and doing so much good. Thank you for your blogging, Chris. I'm off to vote! ~CatherineFacing Cancer Togetherhttp://www.facingcancer.canoreply@blogger.com