Hope

Welcome to the Backstretch - You have a handle on what treatment is about, have accepted your prognosis as possible and are maybe entering remission - GOOD FOR YOU - now your focus can shift.

The backstretch starts with planting seeds of hope and then cultivating them, then searching for ever better seeds and cultivating them because

“The joy in your heart rests on the peace in your soul, which stands on the strength of your hope.”  *19

 There's nothing wrong with wanting more life, but needing it is something quite different. It is the difference between being a free human being and being an addict. The Wanters saver a slice of life every day without the fear that it will be their last, whereas the Needers are so busy fearing there won’t be enough days to even enjoy what days they still have. Not enough is the welcome sign that invites the Dragon in and gives it the power to consume their thoughts with angst and manipulate their behavior.