What brought you joy today?

The mind body connection is real.
Positive thoughts for you.

Darned right! During the first year after my stage-4 diagnosis (at age 56), I was reluctant to think more than a few months ahead. I'd get a replacement credit card and start crying, thinking I wouldn't be around on its expiry date. 😕

Now I'm 60, and actively planning for life after 65. If I'm wrong, I'll deal with it.

I also have Stage 4 PC and received a 2 year prognosis. Today for the first time I took a leap of faith and renewed my Sirius XM for 3 years. It felt so good to say "I don't care, I am going to beat the odds even if I can't win the war. I will not lay down." It felt great!

I've been learning keyboards but in some ways it's "cheating" because I have an Arturia Keylab and it can be set to play chords from just one key vs. having to learn the proper way. Need to force myself to learn and practice.

15 minutes of playing the same scale repeatedly on my classical guitar until every note was as close to perfect as I could manage, and then gradually increasing the speed. It was very close to a pure meditation experience.

That sounds wonderful! You're not just alive, but *living*.

My faith

Last night I went out for dinner with my extended family. Brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, long-time friends—20 of us in all. The restaurant had a large fireplace and it was snowing outside. It was beautiful and the first time we were all together since my
PC diagnosis. I laughed a lot, ate too much (appetite finally back) and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Wanted to sleep in this morning but the dog had other ideas. Threw snowballs at her and had fun watching her trying to figure out where they went.

Decorating the Christmas tree 🎄

Being emotionally present for my son while we spoke about serious matters over the phone (long distance);
Reflecting on the wonderful day I had yesterday: breakfast with a recovery group in the morning, followed a couple of hours later by lunch (wife and I) with another couple. In the former, lots of catching up with old friends and associates; and in the latter, lots of laughs and lighthearted enjoyment of a wonderful meal.
Knowing that I don't have to impress anyone today, just be myself and be of service to others at the same time.
The prospect of getting ready to receive granddaughters on Wednesday (in 2 days time) when they arrive for a visit.
Meeting my commitments to others in a timely fashion.