A
New Year message...
Rowena
Kincaid was a true fighter and a brave woman who had
terminal cancer and lived on a “borrowed time”. She was expected
to live only few months and have survived more than a year that too
with an attitude that no fear or death could beat. She
showed us what it's like knowing one only have months left to live.
She raised awareness about the diversity of terminal diseases and
about how people live with them day-to-day. In fact in her own
words“You pass people in the street and would never know anything
was wrong. But behind the surface, there’s hardship and heartache
and laughter and life. That is what I want to show the world.”
What
was really amazing was a letter she wrote to be read at her funeral.
It is indeed a true gift that she gave us all before passing away in
September 2016. While we are getting ready for a new year, I am
sharing with you an excerpts from her message
A
list of the life lessons:
Be
forever kind to yourself. Know your body and listen to your gut
instincts at all times.
Follow
what it tells you and have faith in what you feel from it, it's
there to protect you.
Acknowledge
your weaknesses, as to do so is also a strength. To fight them or
focus on them is a waste of time. So concentrate on the positives,
then more positivity and strength will come your way.
Remember
a problem is only as big as you make it, no matter how bad it seems
there are always solutions, and can always be overcome. It will only
last as long as you allow it to.
You
can do what ever you dream. Don't stop yourself from living it, as
it will only be you that does - You are the boss of your life, you
have more control than you realize.
Slow
down sometimes and look around. Life does move fast and time is not
your friend.
Make
time for the small things, the things we take for granted, as you
will be surprised how good that feels. Do that thing you've always
wanted to do, why wait?
Love,
but don't fall in love with the idea of love.
Everyone
you meet in your life will teach you something, whether they are in
it for a short time, or forever. What they teach you, in time, you
will see is a gift.
Always
and never forget; to believe in yourself.
I
wish you all a Happy New
Another
year is in our memory. Let us welcome the new year, another chance to
follow our dreams and be happy.
Happy
New Year!
Cyril
Mukalel
