Allies in Healing From Cancer

Compelling Reasons: Allies in Healing From Cancer
By Norma Schmidt

When Mary was diagnosed with breast cancer just weeks after the death of her husband, she "would have lain down and died" -- if it hadn't been for her toddler. Past the treatment phase now, she is happy, remarried and far along the path to healing.

When Agi learned she was Stage 4 and her doctor gave her no hope, she knew that there was a purpose to her life. Eighteen months later, she is a self-described "bundle of joy" and the host of "The Inspired Survivor Show" on Internet radio.

Both of these survivors had "compelling reasons" for healing from cancer.

I first learned about "compelling reasons" from a self-defense book for moms. The book explained how to fend off criminals who prey on mothers with babies and young children.

The real-life scenarios in the book scared my socks off. At the same time, I learned that parents facing a life-threatening situation have a huge advantage: The desire to protect their children provides a "compelling reason" to survive.

In the face of cancer, all of us can look to our "compelling reasons" for healing as sources of power and purpose.

Our "compelling reasons" might involve relationships with others, unfinished tasks or a belief that God has something more in store for us in this life.

Whatever are compelling reasons are, they can powerfully fuel our quest for healing.

TIP: Take a few moments and identify your "compelling reasons" for healing. If you wish, create a reminder of your "compelling reasons" to carry in a pocket or purse.

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