During chemotherapy, we go through unimaginable pain. I’ve learned not to fear my pain, not to reject it, not to be angry at it. I simply tried to observe it and understand it. Finally, I embraced it and accepted the pain. This acceptance released my pain. Once you become your own observer and understand the integrity of your true self, the only thing that is left to do is to accept.

My acceptance reflects the real truth of my being, which is impermanence.

Cancer and meditation led me to acceptance, which took me to serenity.