"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond mesasure. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same."
I came across this quote recently in a book that I was reading, Put Your Dream to the Test by John C. Maxwell. He tells his readers of a scene in Akeelah and the Bee in which she reads this off a plaque that her spelling coach asks her to read.
This quote has had me thinking A LOT over the last few days. Thinking about my dreams, and what I am willing to do and AM doing in order to reach them. Thinking about what more I could be doing to make sure that I reach my potential and do what I have been called to do.
I was discussing this very book last night with some great friends when I realized, I needed to REALLY listen to this quote. You see, we've all got dreams. The problem is that society teaches us to let those dreams go, to tone them down and accept 'reality'. I have been entertaining some BIG dreams, thinks that I truely, in my heart of hearts, believe I have been placed on this earth to do. I haven't, however, been doing anything to actually reach out and try to accomplish them. I think I was so afraid of what people would say, and so afraid of failing, that I wasn't actually taking that first step...
Well that ends today! I'm not going to reveal what it is yet, but soon when I have something actually in place to reveal! A few of you know what I have up my sleeve, and some of you that read these are even helping me today to get things going!
Stay tuned....
Saturday, 25 February 2012
Saturday, 11 February 2012
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
I haven't been on here in a bit, sorry for the delay.... Today's blog is for a specific and special reason: February is Ovarian Cancer awareness month.
A little known, hardly talked about Cancer, and yet one that is taking SO many lives! Did you know that it is actually the 5th leading cause of death amongst women!!!!! The biggest reason being simply that so few women know what to watch for, or don't bring the signs to their Doctor's attention... and as a result its rarely found until its too late.
So I am hoping just putting this blog out here will share with all you ladies what to watch for. Early on the symptoms are often vague and go unnoticed, but if you know what you're watching for that will help! Some of the more common symptoms include: abdominal pressure, discomfort, pain or swelling, feeling full after a small meal, changes in bowel habits, frequent/urgent urination, pain in lower back or leg, gas, nausea, fatigue, abnormal vaginal bleeding, menstrual disorders, or pain during intercourse. Another great way to track these tools is using the One Sheet that Dr. Oz released in order to attempt to bring the seriousness of Ovarian Cancer to light, it can be found here: Ovarian Cancer One-Sheet
If you or someone you know is concerned or feels they should be checked, PLEASE take that step! If your doctor won't listen or take you seriously enough to atleast check, then find a second opinion! This isn't something to take lightly and is all too often shrugged off or not thought about!!!!!
Also if you are looking to make a donation in honour of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the only National charity dedicated to finding a cure and overcoming this horrible disease is Ovarian Cancer Canada. You can find more information about them here: Ovarian Cancer Canada
Do your part to break the silence on this disease and save the lives of the women around you!
A little known, hardly talked about Cancer, and yet one that is taking SO many lives! Did you know that it is actually the 5th leading cause of death amongst women!!!!! The biggest reason being simply that so few women know what to watch for, or don't bring the signs to their Doctor's attention... and as a result its rarely found until its too late.
So I am hoping just putting this blog out here will share with all you ladies what to watch for. Early on the symptoms are often vague and go unnoticed, but if you know what you're watching for that will help! Some of the more common symptoms include: abdominal pressure, discomfort, pain or swelling, feeling full after a small meal, changes in bowel habits, frequent/urgent urination, pain in lower back or leg, gas, nausea, fatigue, abnormal vaginal bleeding, menstrual disorders, or pain during intercourse. Another great way to track these tools is using the One Sheet that Dr. Oz released in order to attempt to bring the seriousness of Ovarian Cancer to light, it can be found here: Ovarian Cancer One-Sheet
If you or someone you know is concerned or feels they should be checked, PLEASE take that step! If your doctor won't listen or take you seriously enough to atleast check, then find a second opinion! This isn't something to take lightly and is all too often shrugged off or not thought about!!!!!
Also if you are looking to make a donation in honour of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the only National charity dedicated to finding a cure and overcoming this horrible disease is Ovarian Cancer Canada. You can find more information about them here: Ovarian Cancer Canada
Do your part to break the silence on this disease and save the lives of the women around you!
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