Mantra

My friend Lauren, who is a massage therapist and comes to help my body process the chemo almost every week, asked me to repeat the words, "Let me be happy, Let me be strong, Let me be free" during one of our sessions a few months ago. And that has become my mantra...I repeat it in my mind when things get too difficult and it always helps me re-focus my energy. I think every one should try having a mantra. Now I don't even have to try to remember the words, and their meanings have become very valuable to me. I made this painting the other day. And when I am completely done with my treatment, I plan on having my mantra in a tattoo along my ribs, similar to the photo below. I can't wait!