#20 Incurable Cancer Doesn’t Define You: Stepping into Courage with Monica Rosenke

First doctors told her she would go blind because of a brain tumor, but she didn't. Twenty years later they discovered a massive liver tumor and diagnosed her with a non-treatable cancer, Primary Hepatic Angio Sarcoma. Later, she found two breast tumors. Most people with this condition are given 2-6 months to live. But Monica Rosenke is living an active and thriving life as a mom of three, Personal Trainer, coach and adventurist. Tune in to hear what healing shifts she’s made to thrive and be courageous when facing death and authentically living life. 

 

Favorite quotes: 

 

“Movement is a tool to work with your body, not on your body.”

 

“I’m acutely aware of every breath anyone takes is one breath closer to death. That makes you just want to live your life and grab it by the pelotas and like, really, really live it. And you start to shed layers of appeasing to others..who other people want you to be and you start to realize that this is my one and only life I get to live.” 

 

“Thriving with cancer is living in the moment because I’m not guaranteed tomorrow. But nobody is.” 

 

“Moving into acceptance quickly for me has been key.” 

 

“It [cancer] doesn’t define what I can do. This is my F-U to cancer, not letting cancer steal my joy, my peace, my calm….That applies even to people who are afraid to do that thing…If you’re living in fear of death, you’ll never live.” 

 

“I’m enough in whatever circumstance in this very moment. When I came to that place of deeply knowing in my gut that I’m sacred and that I’m a gift…the other things became more pleasurable.” 

 

“Strong, capable, able…Hold hands with fear and step into courage.” 

 

“I’ve been brave for a very long time in my life. I just did not know that about myself.” 

 

Connect with Monica: 

@monicarosenke.wellness

www.monicarosenke.com  

 

Remember to share your #pluckynotperfect moments on social media. Tag me and use the hashtag when you show up bravely and imperfectly. I want to celebrate with you!

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