I used to be one of those mom-wife-employee homemaker types who couldn't say no. So I made myself super 1. But despite everything I did for others, at2 cost to my health, I felt angry and unappreciated.
After being diagnosed (诊断) with breast cancer, I finally3 I needed a gentler approach to life. That's when I 4an amazing phenomenon called "Karma". I don't know who came up with the 5that the energy you send out into the universe each day will be6 to you in kind, but I think that is great.
I started with7my morning routine. I would look in the mirror and asked
myself what8 I wanted to have returned to me that day. And the answer was always "Joy"! So19 years of anger in my heart to make room for happiness. Next, I 10 my career to one that is more11and nurtures (滋养) my creative spirit.
I still love donating my time and talents to12 others. But rather than saying yes to every13 ， I carefully choose the projects that are14 to my heart. So please don't ask me to make cupcakes. But I'd be15to help with an art project instead.
