The two "M" I know quite well. The famous writer, Allan Watts, said that "if you cannot meditate in a boiler room, you cannot meditate". I would modify to: if you cannot meditate in a MRI machine, you cannot meditate. MRIs have become a bit of a routine. But the one today has been special. … Continue reading MRIs and meditations
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Different perspective
Someone cancels a call because of a runny nose or cannot join you for a trip to the cinema due to a sad mood, and so on. Variations of these things happened to me recently and it made me wonder. Has my perspective changed so much? Have I changed so much? Events over the past … Continue reading Different perspective
Can you help to 30,000 visits by my 30th birthday?
Writing this blog has been truly therapeutical. I used it at my lowest and my highest moments. Some topics were difficult to write about. Others were easy but very personal and I wasn't sure about the reaction they would receive. Most importantly, it has been connecting me with others and forming a platform. Which was … Continue reading Can you help to 30,000 visits by my 30th birthday?
Turning 30
I'm turning thirty next month. It is a big milestone. Many people are getting all depressed about it. Not me. For some time I thought I would never live until that magic age. I was almost certain about it. And I was wrong. Thankfully. You see, for us (meaning people with brain tumours), getting old … Continue reading Turning 30
My life philosophy
Year 2019 was really nice. I met someone special, travelled, was accepted to study Masters in Psychology at university, moved to beautiful Oxford and got engaged. Then 2020 arrived: Covid, my brain tumour increased further in size, I had to pause my studies, started seven-and-a-half-weeks of radiotherapy at the very peak of the global pandemic. … Continue reading My life philosophy
Two weeks at physio hospital
Since last Summer, I have been on a journey. Both mentally and physically. Symptoms haven't really changed much but my confidence grew. The balance issue remained but through the right exercise and learning new techniques, I began trusting my body again. Plus, spending more time around people with similar mobility difficulties, encourage me to venture … Continue reading Two weeks at physio hospital
Founding a brain tumour organisation
I have been extremely lucky. Since opening up about the tumour, I worked with others affected by the disease and was able to become part of a community. In the UK, there are many charities helping the cause and bringing people together. Since returning to the Czech Republic, I've been missing such a group. We … Continue reading Founding a brain tumour organisation
Why I am not fighting with my cancer
There are people who name their tumour, those who keep their radiotherapy masks and beat their cancers. I am not one of them and I will tell you why. First of all, I don't name my tumour. I'd never judge those who do but I simply cannot. There just ain't the right name that would … Continue reading Why I am not fighting with my cancer
Why I no longer do keto?
I don't like the word DIET. I have never been on any to loose weight and I'm not planning to do so. However, I did try a number of different things to control the diagnosis. Long story short, I came across keto, and started doing it properly in January 2019. I significantly reduced carbs, cut … Continue reading Why I no longer do keto?
My most read articles
The year is coming to an end and I thought of compiling a list of my top visited posts. Some make sense, others not so much. Find out for yourself: 1. Finding the courage It's my very first article about the brain tumour and even after all these years, I don't think it's embarrassing ... … Continue reading My most read articles
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