Journey To New Beginnings
Finding Peace Within
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Journey to new Beginnings you will take you on a journey of the feelings and emotions that overwhelmed me and placed me in a world of turmoil. Having been diagnosed with breast cancer was far more devastating than I ever imagined that it could be. The year that followed I felt that I was out at sea in the midst of a storm. I was frightened, feeling lost and alone. I had lost my self esteem and confidence. Because of this I put my marriage in jeopardy. Putting steps in place to rediscover who I am was difficult. I had to remember who I was and realize that the person in the mirrors reflections was the same as before this dreadful event. I had to allow others to help me and the most significant path was connecting to the positive energy of the Universe. I needed to not just trust but know that God would take me in His arms and carry me through this difficult time. Visualization was a helpful tool that I used to bring about a sense of peace and hope. It takes the positive energy around you in nature, and connects with the positive energy within us....our souls. It is a meditation that calms the inner turmoil to find its rightful place. Your hopes and dreams soon pull your heart gently io another world, You must empty your mind, sit in a comfortable chair, and allow yourself to become part of the chair. "Picture yourself holding a small bouquet of unopened flower buds, As you breathe slowly in and out, the buds begin to open. Do not breathe too quickly, do not force the buds to open. Little by little, as you relax and breathe, the flowers will gradually become fully opened. The tight, closed flower buds will open to soft, brillant petals. A beautiful flower will appear from the seemingly nothing. Relax your mind and body. Allow your body to give and open, just like the gentle opening of the flower buds." My courage would come from within myself and it would take being submissive to my angels and the positive energy of the Universe to carry me through. We make choices in how we react and respond to life's lessons. Learning to let go of certain feelings and situations is difficult but it makes each day more peaceful. I had a decision to make; was I going to be a survivor or a victim? Learning there is life after breast cancer is one of the hardest journey's that I have taken. I believe that everything happens for a reason, teaching us a lesson. If we do not learn from the lesson then it will keep repeating itself until we do. Learning life's lessons makes living more enjoyable. We not only understand we will celebrate. This celebration take the form of caring more for people. We look at strangers and say hello, finding that we have placed a smile on their face. We find ourselves helping those less fortunate than us to have a moment of happiness by sharing ourselves with them by extending some kindness and love. We celebrate life by sharing our own unique self with the world. Everyone's path in recovery and rediscovery will be different. The rate in which we achieve this will be different. What has worked for me may not work for you. We cannot compare ourselves to others. We are individuals with different childhood experiences, different backgrounds, personalities and support systems. There is not right or wrong way to being a survivor. Eleanor Roosevelt said," You find strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself,"I have lived through this...I can take the next thing that comes along. You must do the think you think you cannot do." Cancer begins with the word Can. You can do anything that you want. Patience with yourself and the recovery process it vital. Learning to take one moment at a time in the beginning will lend its way to one hour and then one day, finding yourself having more good days than bad. Life is a Gift! Celebrate Living! Find Happiness in Everything You Do was written by Susan Polis Schutz - Find happiness in nature In the beauty of a mountain In the serenity of the sea Find happiness in friendship In the fun of doing things together In the sharing and understanding Find happiness in your family In the stability of knowing that someone cares In the strength of love and honesty Find happiness in yourself In your mind and body In your values and achievements Find happiness in everything you do." Share your unique self with the world. There is purpose to every life and in every journey that we take, there is meaning and reason to all events in our life. It is a journey to be cherished and enjoyed. Happiness comes from within us and if we allow the positive energy within our spiritual self to connect to that which surrounds us - nature and the Universe, we are filled with peace. Don't wast time worrying about things you have no control over. It will take care of its self. Tomorrow is the today that you worried about. Release your fears and realize what an experience life and living will become. Remember that Can is the beginning of the word Cancer. As a survivor,we have a destiny, a purpose. We are not alone. Stand up and shout, "I am a survivor." What power and strength those 4 words carry. I hope that Journey to new Beginning brings a sense of peace, hope and comfort to you. Sharing my journey with you has aided my healing process, Each year will be another path of learning, experiencing the joy and sadness of living life-enjoying the extraordinary in the ordinary. Debbie Ziemann, RN Breast Cancer Survivor
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The year following my diagnosis of breast cancer, having a total mastectomy and chemotherapy, I felt as if I was out at sea in the midst of a storm.The faster I ran from the darkness and turmoil the closer it came. I was frightened but learned to depend on the energy of the Universe. Accepting my new body image was very difficult. Due to my insecurities, low self-esteem and self-confidence I placed my marriage in jeporady.I had to learn to trust in the positive energy of the Universe to help me heal. I needed to allow God and His angels to take me in their hands and carry me. Depending on the power of the Universe established inner strength and courage to be a survivor. We have a choice in how we react and respond to situations, the lessons that life presents to us. Learning to let go of certain feeling and situations is difficult but it makes each day more peaceful and comfortable. Everything happens for a reason and it is up to us to learn from the lessons which are presented to us. You can be a survivor when you accept that being a survivor is a state of mind which is dictated by you and not others. I realized that guilt and shame are wasted energy, and I was loved and can love others. Everyone's path in recovery and rediscovery will be different. We cannot compare oursleves to others. We are individuals with different childhood experiences, different backgrounds, personalities and with different suppport systems. I hope that "Journey to New Beginnings" gives you a sense of comfort and hope. Each year will be another path of learning, experiencing the joys of living and life - enjoying the extraordinary in the ordinary.
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Debbie continues to live in Phoenix with her husband Wayne of four years. As she struggled to survive that first year, her husband struggled as well. They continue to work at their realtionship, commitment to their marraige with honesty, repsect, sensativity and love. Debbie continues to write as a means of healing. "I know I will always cry about loosing my breast. There will always be a situation that will remind me of the day I had surgery. I know it is ok." Sharing her story with others has allowed her to help others understand that they are not alone. She speaks at Breast Cancer Support Groups, Women's Groups and gives interviews for newspapers and radio. She also volunteers for hospice helping the dying realize the wonderful gift they have given to others and the world, while helping them through the end-of-life process. As a registered nurse, she continues to work as a manager in home health.. She has been given the nickname of 'Obe One' because of her insight into her co-workers inner turmoil, positive attitude and the joy she finds in every moment.