Rituals

My Story. I realized I haven’t written in awhile. More than likely that will change so I can help others that are perhaps on the same journey as I am. This is a photo of my morning walk. My new ritual as I acknowledge that yoga alone isn’t enough to provide me the good health and wellbeing I need.

I had a wake-up call last month and I realized that I had to make serious changes in my life. One morning I felt a lump in my breast. It was a bit scarier than the last one I had found in 2010. This one was larger and accompanied by other symptoms. After a month of going back and forth to the doctors I was diagnosed with ALH/LCIS or Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia / Lobular Carcinoma. When I met with the Oncologist to discuss treatment options, he said the cells of the two are very similar so it is unclear which I have. It was suggested to me by a surgeon that I go on hormone therapy for five years. After meeting with the Oncologist, we decided that isn’t in my best interest due to side effects and residual harm the medication would present. After doing my own research, I decided I needed to make some life changes…including more exercise (even more than yoga), more meditation…and drastic diet changes which I may write about in the future… For now, this is my story. Yoga prepares us for life… it heals us spiritually…mindfully… perhaps even physically. I know without yoga, my situation could have been worse. With the continuous life improvements, I know my chances of staying healthy and living a long, happy life will increase. I am grateful for my good health, my yoga, my family and my community. ~Namaste.