Adversity is linked to life satisfaction

[Jackie07]

http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=adversity-is-linked-to-life-satista-10-10-16

[Laurel]

Hmm, find that sweet spot. Well, I think cancer has its merits in one's life. It definitely has introduced me to all the wonderful people on this site!

[NEDenise]

Amen to that!
And...right back atcha, Laurel!
Denise

[Jackie07]

It proves the old Chinese saying: "Everybody has a tender heart (to be sympathetic to other's misfortune)" I remember the glittering pinky ribbon pin given by a staff after one appointment during the early days of my diagnosis. I pinned it on my pink cap for several years (until it broke into several pieces - then I saved it in a heart-shaped box.) She knew how frightened I was and comforted me with the unexpected gift...