Onwards and Upwards No. 22
Hello my healing team,
I hope this update finds you well!!
In my last update, I let you know that they have found a Hurthle Cell Tumour in my Thyroid. They were planning to remove my thyroid in October. However, given this is a nasty type of thyroid cancer that I am not particularly fond of, I have wrangled, pushed, negotiated and finally insisted that my surgeon remove my thyroid ASAP. Just before I threw my toys from the pram and had a tantrum, he caved in, so I will have half of my thyroid removed next Tuesday 22 September. As I understand it, this is a pretty straight forward operation. The main risk is that they accidentally cut my vocal cord which would mean I can’t speak. But hey, Sarah would enjoy the peace and quiet! Thankfully, I will only be in hospital for one night, then I will be home for two weeks recovering. So don’t be shy about dropping in over that time. I will welcome the company. Please remember that I now only eat 90% dark chocolate.
Over the past 18 months, people often compliment me on my positive disposition. Positivity comes down to my mindset and my mindset is represented by the way I articulate my thoughts. It is represented by the words I use. So I ask you………What’s in a word?? There are a couple of select words that by either using them, or not using them, I live positivity. I will share with you my thoughts on a couple.
CAN’T. My mum always said, “there is no such thing as Can’t”. So I work to live it. If I am struggling with a challenge, I remind myself that there is no such thing as can’t. Therefore, I can!
BUT. Using the word BUT shows either indecision or can inject negativity. For example, I would go the the Blood Bank and give blood, BUT I don’t have the time. The first step to moving forward is the point when you make a decision. If you make a decision, there is no place for the word BUT.
WILL. Instead of using words like, I might, I should, I could or I would, I say I WILL. It clearly demonstrates my intent to myself and those around me. It is my demonstration of commitment. I WILL beat this disease.
So……..
If you want to move forward…..
If you want to implement change…..
If you want to make a commitment and stick to it…..
If you want to set a clear intentions for yourself and demonstrate to everyone around you what you want…………….then consider the words you use. It is the difference between doing and considering, certainty and ambivalence, living success and wishing for it.
Have a great weekend.
Take care
Geoff
