Inspiration Friday 2024.10.18

Inspiration: Happy Friday!
Today is the 292nd Day of 2024.

We have $292,000.00 today.
10% savings = $29,200.00
40% taxes = $116,800: This week I am expressing gratitude for these tax dollars being spent to support the Arches National Park. Located in the state of Utah. The Arches National Park was established in 1971. You will find among other wonders over 2000 stone arches, giant balancing rocks and soaring pinnacles to explore.  Learn more here:  Learn more here.

How will you be spending the remaining $146,000.00 today?

HERE IS MY PLAN: 3D Imagery

“I wish I could say I’m fearless, that each time I have a scan or blood draw I’m not anxious or stressed. But I’m getting brave. Once you’re faced with the fear of death, or not knowing what tomorrow brings, you’re like, ‘What’s the worst that could happen?’ I’m working on not allowing fear to be my primary driving factor and living by the lessons I’ve learned so far: Keep breathing. Being mindful. Being grateful. Believing that the universe has a plan for me that is better than the one I could ever imagine.” –Sheetal Dewan

Today marks the 31^st anniversary of National Mammography Day.

Important to me because a routine mammogram saved my life. In gratitude, I walk side by side with others on their health journey. I remember when my friend Lynn called, and I could hear the crackling of fear in her voice. She had a mammogram the first week of October. A day later the doctor’s office called and scheduled a biopsy. Since we have been friends for a very long time, she knew about my experience with breast cancer and wanted me to walk her through what to expect.  We talked off and on for days leading up to the biopsy and more intensely during the deep dark waiting periods of not knowing what would be revealed. I am grateful to be alive to support others who are confronted with concerning news and request help to navigate the emotions as well as the decisions that need to be made without the luxury of time to be introspective or conduct more research. Lynn’s biopsy results discovered nothing more than calcification spots due to aging.  I encourage and support the women in my life to get health screenings. How are you showing up in the world?

$100.00: Self-care. I am adding the updated 3D imagery to my annual breast exam. Also, I am encouraging and holding friends/family accountable for scheduling annual mammograms. How much self-care can you stand? What is a mammogram? Learn more here: CDC Breast Cancer

$0: Priceless: Self Care and Health Insurance.

“Surviving breast cancer redefined who and how I am, although I’m not sure I’d recommend it. Until then, I’d spent a lifetime being a caretaker for everyone around me. From then, I started to put myself first. I had voices at the back of my head telling me whatever I did wasn’t good enough. Now, finally, I’ve silenced them.” Sheryl Crow

It was during an annual exam that an abnormality was discovered in one of my breasts. Gratefully, we had health insurance to cover most of the ensuing costs of treatments. It was a challenging time. Luckily, I was supported by great waves of love from friends, co-workers, family, and medical staff.  The greatest love came from my husband. He scheduled work meetings around my doctor’s appointments. Each time I went into a treatment he would hold my face, look into my eyes, and then kiss me as though he was filling me up with his protective love. Several times he was running late due to crosstown traffic. The medical staff enthusiastically waited for him to arrive before starting any procedure. His ritual kiss had a positive effect on the whole team. I am a breast cancer “thriver”. Be the best version of yourself today. Ask the women in your life if they have scheduled their annual mammogram.

$53,000.00: A donation to the Susan G. Komen organization. I give because sisters matter. This organization supports ongoing research that is contributing to improving breast health with prevention, detection, and treatment for all. And I love that!  Learn more here.

$91,900.00: These dollars are helping to fund grants for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Started in 1993 this non-profit “seeks out the brightest minds in science and medicine and gives them the necessary resources to pursue their best ideas. As a result, researchers can make discoveries and design new approaches to address all aspects of breast cancer—and do so in record time.” Learn more here

$1000.00: This week’s date includes an annual Zoom dinner with several other couples who experienced lifesaving cancer treatments during the same time as we did. Celebrating being able to spend more days with people who matter. How loved can you stand it?

Flow Five Friday: Current “real” life expressions of gratitude, love, and contribution to wellbeing.

$5.00: this week’s five dollars were sent to a friend for her “Party in Pink” collection jar. I am grateful to be living and able to contribute to the health of others. Wonder what is possible now?  I am choosing to be the energy of what works in life.

Five increments of time: I attended a friend’s annual Zoom “party in pink” to remember her mom. It’s a tradition she created nine years ago to share memories with family and friends. We gather to celebrate her life and encourage her children to ask questions and hear stories about their grandmother.  The monies collected each year through this event are given to a group of women who knit hats for people undergoing treatments at the hospital. Celebrating a life well lived by sharing stories with generations of family and friends. Being there; how does it get better than that? How are you “Flowing Five” this week?

Well-Being: Something that I am doing or not doing for self-care in real time. I scheduled my annual mammography appointment. And I love that! What are you doing or not doing for self-care?

Planet Awareness: Contributing to the health of Earth.

Appreciation: I am slowing down to witness changes of the Fall season as nature prepares for Winter. The details are breath taking and heartwarming. What are you doing for the health of our planet?

What are you doing for the health of our planet?

Hold Space or Contribute to a Friends Life Intention:

This week I am supporting my friend Bailey whose eleven-year-old is going through chemo treatments. One of Bailey’s living intentions is to be a loving mother. She asked her friends to send positive gentle reminders via text messages. Specifically, she wants nudges communicating permission to take good care of herself on the journey of supporting a child with cancer. One way that you can help support Bailey’s living intention is to imagine her being a HEALTHY, loving mother with more and more ease.

What if you give yourself permission to take good care of yourself today?

Choose joy. Be kind. Love others and strive to be a better human. What would it take?

Choose to feel good. Be Joy. 
Practice gratitude. Amplify Kindness. Expand Generosity. 
Ask, Receive, and Give with More Ease. 
Respond to life with Love.

PS: If you have been playing with me for several years, below are the current daily deposits in other years Vibrational Accounts: