Denise Baffis

I had thought that having cancer had taught me to stop! It hit me like a freight train, out of the blue. It did stop me in my tracks. Once I started chemotherapy, I was progressively unable to do the things I used to do. The chemotherapy impacted me physically (as well as emotionally) and I didn't like it. Through this experience I felt I had learnt how to sit still for the first time in my life. I finally succumbed to the fact I was forced to stop, forced to be still, forced to be present....

The Ripple Effect We all have an effect... whether we like it or not. This can be positive or negative. Do you ever consider the influence you, as an individual, can have to make things better for yourself and for others around you? Think of that person, who can make you feel small..... by a look, a word or an action. Then consider that person who makes you feel like you can achieve anything, be anything, makes you happy and feel accepted and joyful at just being in their presence. Which...