A kinder world which embraces life ….. Beyond cancer

To empower cancer survivors to heal and transform their fear and suffering to peace, freedom and… joy of living.

Hello,

My name is Benaz Shidfar and I am the founder of non profit organization called Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation.

I went through a lumpectomy as well as extensive radiation therapy to overcome my breast cancer. This process not just changed my body. It turned my world upside down; emotionally, financially, and professionally. The fear was intense and paralyzing. The journey was painful and most of the time quite lonely. I had to choose between, the path of fear and fight or surrender and acceptance of “what is” and dealing with it the best I could. I did not “fight” cancer with fear and anger; instead I woke up to Reality and perceiving “what is really here and now “with outmost compassion for myself rather than our story around it. The intense feelings of fear and agony in me have transformed into constructive energy of love and compassion, as well as a message of hope for others.

Living and perceiving the world from this realization has deepened in me over the years. State of freedom and peace is born not thru control but thru surrendering and getting out of the way to enjoy life. Now, my life is simply a journey, peaceful and at ease with the flow of life. There are no more struggles to hopelessly trying to change “what is” to match to “What I want it to be”.

And that is what helped me emerge healthier, both physically and spiritually. I now, can not only appreciate life after cancer, but embrace it with joy.

We will continue to do what it takes to reduce the pain and suffering of those who have to deal with cancer. We make visits to patients and health care facilities, talk, teach, empathize, give, and mostly…listen. Our hope is that the message of hope can be better heard from a fellow cancer survivor who wishes to demonstrate to other survivors how life after cancer can indeed be beautiful.

Is an invitation for living a conscious life that is aligned with our life purpose. Its goal is to inspire the listener that our life is not about cancer but about our Being. An invitation for patients, survivors, and their caregivers to discover that there is life beyond cancer in fact it can be very good. My free public events and weekend workshops have been conducted in health care organizations, hospitals, clinics, cancer support groups and other nonprofit organizations supporting survivorship programs.

Which is a journey of self discovery for cancer survivors to heal themselves and to live in harmony with who they are, where they are now, and where they long to be. Coaching can empower the survivor to live a fulfilling life as he or she works towards reaching their life purpose with or without cancer.

Who is going through the challenge of cancer or life after cancer, let them know about us and we will offer our services at no charge. Our goal is to help survivors:

• 1. To know that cancer is not a death sentence but an invitation to waking up to their inner truth that celebrates life.
• 2. To not only go beyond cancer but to return to a peaceful and meaningful life.
• 3. To learn to face their feelings and emotions and use them as a transformational tools.
• 4. To think of cancer not as their whole life but to find meaning through all of it and evolve from it.

To accept a birth of creative life after cancer. I had to discover the path the hard way……and I see no reason why others should travel this path alone.

Thank you for your interest and support. Together, we can create a kinder and more peaceful world. Benaz

If you would like to register for our workshop or get more information, please visit our contact page.

Benaz Shidfar