Well Christmas is a time to reflect on what we have, not on what we dont have, in my view. I have recently returned from running a day to help build a new Childrens’ Cancer ward in Sydney. A tour of the ward helped me meet some of the patients and their families. It is mind boggling to see the resilience, attitude and trauma some of these families have to endure. Working in an Emergency Department of a hospital you get to see a lot of trauma, it is a different experience to visit a Childrens cancer ward.

A year ago we were in India speaking about Healthy Thinking and launching our second book. I was fortunate enough to meet another child who has a deteriorating eye condition. Her attitude to life is something that we can all learn from as are some of the families at Westmead Chidrens cancer ward in Sydney. As I say its not what happens to you, but how you deal with it that counts. Makes some of my own complaints and those of some of those people I meet seem at times embarrassing trivial.

Its easy to think about what we don’t have and take for granted what we do. This Christmas be grateful for the things you can see, smell, touch, hear and taste. be grateful for your health and your family and I hope Santa can bring those gifts to those that need them this Christmas.

Merry Christmas from the Healthy Thinking Institute!