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24.01.2022 My goodness how good is life when you listen to your intuition and eliminate stresses that are easily managed? I am feeling so alive in realising, recognising and making the necessary changes (see yesterday’s blog) to get back to my present moment without something lurking over my head each day stealing the magic of my presence
24.01.2022 Feel it on the First The #feelitonthefirst campaign I think began in America (correct me if I’m wrong)? I’ve seen it pop up over the years on my fellow American + Canadian ‘Breast Buddie’s’ pages. . . I think Australia should jump on board #nbcf #bcna #cancercouncil - it’s super catchy and a timely reminder once a month to check our breasts! .... . Well it’s the first day of Blogtober 2.0 My first blog is out later today... in the mean time #feelitonthefirst See more
24.01.2022 Day 15 https://becbraid.com//10/15/hair-loss-to-wig-or-not-to-wig/
24.01.2022 Day 3 I had to take ownership and claw back my emotional spirit and my power of choice, why? Because life is not fair and just AND IT NEVER WILL BE!!! I could still be living through the sentiment of, ‘life is unfair’, but the reality is, life is not fair for anyone and I didn’t want to drown in a pity party, that shit’s exhausting and so I didn’t. https://becbraid.com/2018/10/03/hard-truths-part-2/
23.01.2022 BLOGTOBER 2.0 - DAY 1 "It took me two years to find my feet after breast cancer the first time. I had to completely break and fall apart in order to rebuild myself. It makes me so happy that I can now look more positively on unfavourable circumstances and still find peace, love and joy." https://becbraid.com/2018/10/01/welcome-to-blogtober-2-0/
21.01.2022 DAY 11 - FEEL YOUR BREASTS "I’m being deadly serious when we are young we are not offered routine testing. That’s ok only if you are on top of things. And for woman who are old enough to have their mammograms don’t put it off, do it, book that appointment. And let’s be realistic they’re not that bad, I’ve had eight now and it hurts a little on my scar tissue, however, like most unpleasant things, one or two deep breaths and it’s done - PLUS if that's not enough to convince you, my second breast cancer was found on Mammogram (and it was found super early)." https://becbraid.com//the-shower-mammogram-that-saved-my-/
20.01.2022 Day 12 - "Acceptance and an ability to surrender has been my powerhouse to coming through some relentlessly difficult life events. It’s with these words (and the actions/attitude that follows) that I developed a mindset that took my strength to a new level when life asked me to fight breast cancer for a second time." https://becbraid.com//the-power-of-acceptance-and-surrend/
20.01.2022 Day 10 - "Please note that the images in this blog cover photo are NOT my breasts it is the bruising and blood blistering down the sides of my body as a result of invasive surgery and two drains on each side. It highlights that reconstruction following mastectomy, is NOT pretty. It’s painful, it’s emotional, it’s challenging and it’s a LONG process with multiple surgeries." https://becbraid.com/2018/10/10/its-not-a-boob-job/
18.01.2022 Day 14 https://becbraid.com/2018/10/14/weekly-wrap-and-ramble/
18.01.2022 "........ That might sound so ‘stupid’ or ‘idiotic’ to some, however, THE LITTLE THINGS ARE THE BIG THINGS and when I was sick, all I wanted each day was the normal, boring and everyday ‘family life’, because to me that is hands down THE BEST! It’s those little things that are the greatest loves of my life and the very things I was petrified of losing if cancer were to take my life. I always say, Normal and boring are the best things in life. https://becbraid.com/2018/10/04/hart-truths-part-3/
17.01.2022 DAY 16 "Well it wouldn’t be a genuine blog post if I wasn’t prepared to take my own advice now would it?? So in surrendering to my intuition after struggling to find peace in recent days. I was guided by what my heart and mind are speaking based on this very diary entry I need to adjust my sails in order to keep peace and balance within." * "I’m taking Blogtober 2.0 down a notch I may have successfully completed Blogtober two years ago (2016) and it was wonderful. Yet, life... evolves and changes day by day, month by month, year by year Not only we grow and change as individuals, but our outer life experiences change also. For example, if you are a parent, our children grow into different stages, requiring different styles of parenting, time and involvement." * "Over the past days, my stress has risen when trying to load a blog has encroached on my family time. Not only via physical time required, but also my energy and willingness to give calmly and lovingly to my children has been compromised. Blogging daily is stretching me and whilst raising awareness for breast cancer, particularly in October is so incredibly important and dear to my heart, I also can acknowledge and appreciate my own Blog ‘One Life’s’ message (all we have is now) and I wouldn’t be honouring that if I didn’t take the pressure down in order to get back to presence (where the magic of life is)." Enjoy - this one is a goody if you are struggling to find peace, calm and balance in your life. I also show an example by making changes to Blogtober so that I can dismantle some stress in my life. Love Bec x https://becbraid.com/2018//16/finding-peace-and-alone-time/
16.01.2022 Back again (in hospital). Thanks to everyone who has continually checked in on me with my wound complication over the past 6.5weeks (it’s been a trying time, yet we just kept on keeping on with a whole lot of hope that it could resolve itself). Last night things went a little south and my surgeon decided to operate. So our lovely sunny weekend plans changed to having surgery today. Thanks to this kind and beautiful snappy filter I’m posting a selfie a few hours post surgery... to show that I’m smiling and I’m ok and I appreciate the kindness . . My operation ended up being a little more comprehensive than anticipated (hello my old friend see drain in second pic)! My surgeon together with an infection specialist for prevention are keeping me safe. One thing I’ve learnt in life is that things rarely go to plan and that cancer is certainly darn good at continually placing hurdles in front of me... I choose to keep jumping, because the enjoyment of life is worth jumping for and the alternative of being down in the dumps is just not a nice place to be... so I choose not to go there! Don’t get me wrong, last night when my surgeon said he wants to operate, there were absolutely frustrated tears, but not enough to drag me down and I knew this was the right course of action and I trust him so I accepted it calmly after the tears. There’s always something to smile about and though this experience has been incredibly challenging both emotionally and physically - I’m just super grateful to be alive after having survived breast cancer twice. . . Please keep me in your positive vibes and thoughts that my body can heal smoothly and that I’m out of hospital before my beautiful girl’s sweet sixteenth on Wednesday (I have shit to do #mumlife doesn’t stop and I have a beautiful party to plan and a cake to bake ) Love Bec x @ The Wesley Hospital See more
14.01.2022 Day 2 "These ‘Hard Truths’ if you allow wholehearted acceptance of them may resonate with your life too AND perhaps set you free in some facets of life where you may be struggling. My belief in these truths in addition to conscious, purposeful and present moment living has truly helped me stay above board."... https://becbraid.com/2018/10/02/hard-truths-part-1/ See more
13.01.2022 Day 9 - This one is a re-published blog which I wrote two years ago with a few additions. It's my most requested blog. "You get the news a friend or family member has just been diagnosed. You are in shock, you cry and you want to see them. Then you wonder what you can do for them. Flowers? Chocolates? What do you even buy someone who’s just received this awful news?... Their life has just turned crazy, they’re having more tests and scans, they’re having surgery, they’re organising their life so they can function with their kids through the coming months of chemo and radiotherapy what can I do? What can I buy? What do I say?" https://becbraid.com/2018/10/09/the-perfect-gift/
11.01.2022 Day 6: "Out of nowhere tears fill my eyes. My heart swells and an abundance of ready tears roll down my face. My heart is broken yet perfectly in tact. I think its disbelief? It’s pain needing to escape because ‘everyday life’ can ensure our emotions stay safely clasped away. Clasped away until the beauty of solace and divine timing loosen the clasps and allow those beautiful cracks in my heart to bleed and be freed." https://becbraid.com/2018/10/06/release/
10.01.2022 Back again (in hospital). Thanks to everyone who has continually checked in on me with my wound complication over the past 6.5weeks (it’s been a trying time, yet we just kept on keeping on with a whole lot of hope that it could resolve itself). Last night things went a little south and my surgeon decided to operate. So our lovely sunny weekend plans changed to having surgery today. Thanks to this kind and beautiful snappy filter I’m posting a selfie a few hours post surgery... to show that I’m smiling and I’m ok and I appreciate the kindness . . My operation ended up being a little more comprehensive than anticipated (hello my old friend see drain in second pic)! My surgeon together with an infection specialist for prevention are keeping me safe. One thing I’ve learnt in life is that things rarely go to plan and that cancer is certainly darn good at continually placing hurdles in front of me... I choose to keep jumping, because the enjoyment of life is worth jumping for and the alternative of being down in the dumps is just not a nice place to be... so I choose not to go there! Don’t get me wrong, last night when my surgeon said he wants to operate, there were absolutely frustrated tears, but not enough to drag me down and I knew this was the right course of action and I trust him so I accepted it calmly after the tears. There’s always something to smile about and though this experience has been incredibly challenging both emotionally and physically - I’m just super grateful to be alive after having survived breast cancer twice. . . Please keep me in your positive vibes and thoughts that my body can heal smoothly and that I’m out of hospital before my beautiful girl’s sweet sixteenth on Wednesday (I have shit to do #mumlife doesn’t stop and I have a beautiful party to plan and a cake to bake ) Love Bec x @ The Wesley Hospital See more
10.01.2022 Where I’ve been spending 20 mins a day... do your kids have a tramp?? I’m only just getting back into exercise and THIS is so much fun! It keeps George happy that I play with him and we bounce and giggle together doing star jumps, side lunge jumps etc It puts me in a super happy mood and keeps my lymphatic system happy too after an axilla clearance (lymph nodes removed) 4 years ago. I always feel energised afterwards and have a super efficient day - Happy Wednesday . . #healthandfitness #lifeaftercancer #breastcancerawareness #rebounding #happiness #movement #springfree #onelifetheblog @springfreetrampoline_au
09.01.2022 Day 8 - "The art of living on purpose, is being able to hear our heart’s desires, be proficient in connecting with the power of our mind, our spiritual magic, our intuition, our inner guidance of knowing and being able to connect with that regularly. The New Moon is an opportunity to gently review my position, reflect on the past month and see how I sit with my purpose and intention. It’s a beautiful opening to re-align, and attune to what no longer serves me, to course co...rrect and be lead by my intuition only we truly know what is best for ourselves yet we can only hear this knowing if we allow and create space to hear it." https://becbraid.com/2018/10/08/a-new-moon/
08.01.2022 Day 7 - Sundays for me (and as a family) is a day to take the pressure down, move slowly and remove all expectations that often sit on our shoulders more heavily from Monday to Friday. We like to choose what we would like to do as a family and then I personally like to choose what I would like to do (a few little things that individually make me happy). Sunday is a day to reset, rebalance and recharge, and so the saying goes:... A Sunday well spent brings a week of content. https://becbraid.com/2018/10/07/slow-down-sunday/
05.01.2022 I forgot to post yesterday’s link... here is day 5 x https://becbraid.com/2018/10/05/dear-diary-farewell-breasts/
03.01.2022 My goodness how good is life when you listen to your intuition and eliminate stresses that are easily managed? I am feeling so alive in realising, recognising and making the necessary changes (see yesterday’s blog) to get back to my present moment without something lurking over my head each day stealing the magic of my presence
