My life started when they said it was over | Elin Kjos | TEDxKI

Elin Kjos is a sport’s trainer who was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer two years ago. She was given less than a year to live and has yet defeated all odds. Everyday, she shares her journey with her hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram. Today, she will talk about how her cancer diagnosis changed her perspective on life. Through this story telling, we hope you will be inspired to start living your life in a more meaningful way. Elin is a former elite swimmer, an entrepreneur in physical training & health and a life inspirer with the motto “Life is here and now”. Since two years ago, she lives with the diagnosis of an incurable lung cancer and wants to inspire others to dare others to live life to its fullest everyday - regardless of diagnoses or challenges in life. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@meszaroseszter155]

A car knocked me off from my bicycle 18 months ago. Coma, mobility issues, vertigo, deafness....the Doctor said I had 20% chance to stay alive. ...but I was alive 🥰🙏. 3 months later I was diagnosed with cancer...but I was still alive...Guys....we are here at this beautiful Earth 😊, every day is a gift. Thank you for this video♥️♥️♥️

[@radyashail2885]

thank you for you're beautiful words

[@meszaroseszter155]

@@radyashail2885 thank you Radya 🥰

[@andresjlenis5007]

Very happy to hear this ,still riding?

[@imasava3560]

inspiring and energizing.. To live is indeed to embrace each moment, every single second in the 'now'. What has gone isn't going back.

[@judithmcleod6768]

♥️

[@GayBrooks]

As a returned soldier from WW2 from New Guinea my uncle aged 25 was diagnosed with lung problems from chemical exposure, he had one lung removed and was given maximum a year to live, the medical profession were not sure !! Most of the young men he served with died within a couple of years of returning to Australia. He died at age 94, he lived a great life, he had a great attitude and served others.

[@gabrielamaja9672]

Thank you for sharing this story!

[@astrazeneca1532]

Wow thx for sharing

[@marilenat.5255]

Thank you for sharing this story it's giving hope to many! ❤️🙏Blessings7

[@ammadeus47]

Thank you for being a live example and great inspiration for all of us. Amazing!

[@stevenlao]

Thank you.

[@Guss425]

“my love for life is so much stronger than my fear of dying”. such powerful words, what an amazing individual

[@sjordan7085]

She is correct, the will to live is amazingly strong, far stronger than most of us realize. None of us is promised tomorrow, but we can tweak our diets by eating as Dr. T. Colin Campbell suggests in his book 'The China Study'. We can overcome co-morbities, lose weight. and defeat cancer by eating only foods that are known to prevent its survival, we can decrease our toxic load, exercise, sleep well, meditate, bask in the love of our families and the beauty of nature. Rather than sit and cry when we receive a cancer diagnosis, we can make a plan to not only survive, but thrive, we can be there for our grandchildren when they graduate and marry. Persistance and determination are stronger than we can imagine. That is how I choose to live my life, so that at the end of the day, I can leave Planet Earth, a little better than I found it!

[@thelastminmom5251]

And how can something so devastating happen to someone so amazingly good. She was fit and healthy. Which is just crazy to me. It’s so unfair. She is absolutely stronger then me. What an amazing inspiration she is.

[@polaritywater]

Yes very powerful words! Such journey she has been thro. She said she changed her diet, gave up red meat etc, I did so too decades ago. So happy for her she is doing so much better.

[@jonmolina948]

I hope she pulls through. She has a big heart.

[@peaceemezue]

So 💪🏽

[@danoyse8233]

This is a great wake up call. Other people negatively effect my life. I’m 64 and I have allowed this to happen. People taking advantage of me. Saying yes to requests every time and putting myself last, not noticing life slipping by. I lost my eldest son in 2020 with COVID. A 40 year old ultra runner. He was there and then he wasn’t. I still haven’t changed,but finding this video today is like a nudge from life telling me to sort myself out. Thank you Elin , you look radiant by the way.keep the faith

[@ofelias8791]

Oh...sorry for your loss, may God give you comfort and strength, take good care of yourself, your son would want to see you happy for sure!

[@danoyse8233]

@@ofelias8791 thank you Ofelia take care

[@yogi4319]

So sorry about your son. You are strong because I'll unravel and die of sorrow in your situation. Life passes by you so fast. You need to learn to say no with a smile and take care of yourself first and learn to enjoy life before it's too late. I'm a 63-year-old man BTW.

[@ZZ-su8ph]

🕊

[@alexandraalbertz1442]

Patricia, God bless you

[@randiyoung2128]

Stage 4 Metastatic Lung Cancer patient here. Thank you. I like to say I'm LIVING WITH CANCER - It's not a battle, it's a dance!

[@divyatasinghrathore1550]

I pray you keep up the same spirit Randi, I send you love, good vibes & healing.

[@hariprasath1185]

Much love ❤️❤️🙌👍

[@Shreyaagrawal_1657]

God bless ! Much love and light to you

[@levu6556]

Thank you for your inspiring story! Be happy and healthy Randi!

[@nirashakannangara9901]

Much love❤️

[@fireworkboy]

Stage 4 colon and liver. Out of the blue, March this year. This lady beautifully and bravely articulated how I feel about my life right now. I felt my diagnosis was an amazing opportunity to transform. I couldn't have talked as she did, without tears. Much respect and love to her 🙏

[@MsCatalicious]

Wishing you all the best ❤

[@fireworkboy]

@@MsCatalicious thank you 🙏

[@jamesbond0004]

you go Ben

[@fireworkboy]

@@jamesbond0004 Thank you! 🙏

[@darmonti1348]

God bless you sir!

[@sarahyoung4166]

I had brain cancer in 1988 and removing the tumor left me paralyzed on one side and grossly overweight from all the steroids. The doctor said don’t worry about it because you’re gonna die in a year or two. Here I am moving all of my parts, however not that well on one side, and a size 6. I’m pretty happy with my life but it was a bit of work to get there. God bless you for who you are and how you are helping us around the world with this platform. Blessings, DrRed ❤️

[@ZZ-su8ph]

🌟

[@jameslightfoot9465]

Glad you’re here and doing better. God bless you

[@nahidsyyed906]

I feel like cutting the throats of doctors (espclly half baked ones with little experience) who decide and declare the duration of life of their patients... Some morons (docs) are so uncouth they don't have the ability to put across the news too.

[@philljombs1151]

Amen

[@AsherBarkin]

thats beautiful

[@MsAllisonFordyceBAHonsPGCE]

Erin, 6 days after your passing, I found this video 20 minutes ago. It has changed my life. Perhaps everything in yours led to your TED talk and the legacy you have left will reach thousands. Wherever you are, from this woman to you- thank you. XX

[@tannhauser5399]

I found it now. But my feeling is similar. It is all true. But it also show how at some level, cancer in a lot of cases... is a losing battle. At the end, she was in the gym 4-5 times a week, eating healthy food, no process food, a lof of green and vegetables. No red meat. And more. With a positive attitude and mind set. And she lost that battle at the end. At some level, no matter what we do, no matter how hard we try... Look at Steve Jobs, with all his billions, and doctors, medical professionals sourounding him, and all those advices. He has lost that battle too. Different type of cancer of course, but at the end, it wasn't about money or how healthy you are trying to be. In some cases, it is just too late. Your time is up. Sad, but true. And yeah, I had cancers in my family too, and also close stories regarding people who didn't make it (but also couple who did!). All in all, whoever that lady was - at the end, she gave it her best, with all possitive atitude and also a good approach even to something like food, diet, exercise and mental approach. She didn't gave up. And at the end, this is all we can do. Much respect for that lady. "The only way to succeed in life is to live it to the fulest". Such a simple words, and such difficult to achive for most. Even for me.

[@joycefitzgerel1632]

This is one of the most beautiful talks I’ve ever heard. It has really inspired me to live. I will practice what she has taught on this video. I have lived the past 20 years with a chronic health condition. Many times wishing not to live. I would say many times ,I’m not living I’m just existing. By the help and grace of God no more just existing,I will live!

[@lebo3027]

💕

[@laneybop1728]

You spoke my soul after viewing this! So true that this is one of the blessings of the internet can bring!

[@UTAH100]

Joyce- check out The Plant Paradox. You would be amazed how nutrition can help- not a cure for everything, I get it but it is amazing. I healed two major health issues. This book is great.

[@azhotmom]

I feel the same- this one brought tears!

[@thereseschab5042]

Me too Joyce...may God Bless you for managing things...

[@michaelthiesen5432]

II had a brain tumor and had surgery, radiation therapy, and then about twelve months of chemotherapy. Already with the diagnosis I started to meditate and change my focus. After the diagnosis I came home and wrote on a piece of paper:" I am healthy." I have since meditated on the resulting new beliefs in my new world hundreds of times over the past two and a half years. I believe that I also owe it to this circumstance that I am healthy and tumor-free today and will remain so. Everything I did was exactly right and I agree 100% with this wonderful, strong woman. Life is only now and no one knows how long we will be given. Live fully and only in and for the now, so that it is good for you and others. Be and spread love and peace. Stop postponing anything, anything at all, into the future. You never know how long is still given to you. Try the meditations of Doctor Joe Dispenza, maybe they are helpful for you maybe not. You will only know if you try. In any case, they have helped me a lot.

[@klaverfour8999]

Like animals... our cats and dogs don't ask themselves if they will stay be living next Christmas... They live now, and if it's good now... live is good :)

[@meszaroseszter155]

I agree with you Michael, the meditation and to focusing the good thing in our life is an effective help for ourselves. My experience, if I ask advice from doctors, they describe more meds . Well, meditation has no side effects!!

[@ana999100]

Thank you!

[@Dejan_23Unlimited]

🙏🏻

[@icybluequeenie1498]

R.I.P. Elin❤ what a beautiful speech you gave. Your words will live on

[@damilareidowu6363]

Do you mean the speaker is dead?

[@icybluequeenie1498]

@@damilareidowu6363 Yes😪 she passed away in march

[@claudiolener2922]

The fact that someone may be doing EVERYTHING right in life and STILL get severely sick is, to me, the most unfair aspect of life. It's truly saddening to know of her passing. Nevertheless, she gave a great talk that I'm sure continues to help many people watching it. Let's all live in the now.

[@sonalkhatri3903]

An Eye Opener for all of us... Who are busy either carrying hurt from the past or worrying about the future... She had taught me the actual meaning of living in present.... Living to the fullest..

[@mitch5222]

I always worry about past traumas and future.

[@bastian_anibal]

It is with saddness to report that Elin Kjos has passed away this morning 22/3 at the age of 35 surrended by her love ones ❤️ 🕊️ 🙏🏽

[@LongevityCoachDeb]

Oh my, so sad to read this. What an amazing human 💕

[@Charliesgarden-rz3bz]

❤

[@niculactationeducation]

I am so sad. I have watched this video so many times. She was a beautiful person that inspired so many across the world!!

[@hanna7681]

🙏🙏🙏♥️ She is my big inspiration. I am very sorry for her. RIP dear Elin 🙏🌹💖

[@TANYAJOY629]

❤💔💔💔

[@donkemp8151]

July 10, 1951 was the last day my Dad walked. That day, he caught 10,000 volts of electricity that, fortunately, knocked him off the ladder causing him to fall 18’ and land on his back on a concrete curb. He was burned on his legs, abdomen, and arms. They told my Mom he wouldn’t make it to the hospital. Then he would not make it through the night....the end of the week....the end of the month. I was born 3 years to the day after his injury. I never my Dad walk. He was paralyzed from the waist down. I grew up with my Dad as Mr. Mom before that was cool. He cooked, cleaned, did laundry and raised me along with 5 grandchildren who moved in with us. My Dad died 43 years later in 1994. My hero.

[@cswellsie]

Kjos has a beautiful message. I was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer that had spread to my liver at age 49. It was difficult to accept, especially since I have two beautiful, young daughters. But, with the help of my amazing wife, I decided to live my life seeking the joyful moments, which there are many. I have come to realize that I love life! And nothing will take that feeling away from me while I am alive.

[@caravanlifenz]

Your daughters will always have amazing memories of you. Best wishes with your treatment.

[@GHOSTRIDER4EVER]

The biggest misconception: We have time, but in truth, ALL WE HAVE IS TODAY, NOW, THIS MOMENT, THE FREAKING PRESENT.

[@sepehrAmirkiaee]

I couldn't imagine how much a person could be strong in this situation we should stand and praise you for this inspiring real story

[@eileenhavern77]

It's all mind over matter

[@ToshaRaeNailed]

I was diagnosed with a terminal illness in 2011. I had a very similar spiritual awakening. It was a true blessing in my life. The only thing holding me back from changing the things in my life I would like to, is money. I would love to live in a place I love. To travel to places I’ve only dreamed of. I’m still hopeful that maybe one day before my time comes, I will get to achieve those things. I am great full for every moment I have in this life and for whatever experiences I do get to have.

[@urossedonja3534]

i wish that your dreams come true. i have so many terrible diseases and i am 37 years old. i see my friends, they enjoy their lives, they travel, they work, they fulfil their dreams. but i can only dream of this. i would love to travel with my love, or just have some ordinary conversations. even that would be fun. but all i have is suffering and fear. you are not alone.

[@Xrysab77]

Vila i frid älskade Elin 💔 största inspiration för oss alla

[@gayaniilleperuma8670]

"My love for life is so much stronger than the fear of dying "

[@neonomvete7738]

I'm honestly alive and not living Watching this video makes me question so much in my life My work misery is consuming me everyday Not living in my purpose is creating insanity inside me Living shouldn't be this hard- right? I'm actively working towards changing my life and this video is part of my motivation All we have is now I am alive and I want to start living Thank you Elin for having the courage to share your life and showing us that fear is only a 4 letter word.

[@youcantlookaway.9077]

Be strong, you are not alone.

[@lovchinagirl87]

I found the higher power in my struggles >< hope the best for you

[@ianwhitecross4196]

You are surrounded by others that need a best friend. Be that friend.

[@mrnice7570]

Your story is my story too

[@UTAH100]

Oh please- get over yourself. Are you still 20? You act like it. You don't have it so bad- just bad attitude. People in Ukraine literally are more grateful than you. Get a NEW JOB or start a business. Work Out and eat right- which you clearly do not. Travel. Volunteer. Do something- just stop complaining. Not trying to be harsh but listen to this video. She is RIGHT- you are WRONG and I am keeping things REAL. Life is precious and quite short. It is a gift you do not appreciate.

[@lesyarosa8091]

A friend of ours was diagnosed cancer for a second time and was given 3 months to live. He and the family are the kind of living through what there is, the best and most simple way. He just told me " I really want to live to help her ( the wife) with the children". He is here for 14 years and the cancer is stationary since then. I wish to this marvelous young lady the best success in beating the disease. 🌼💜🙏

[@hughgallagher]

How did your friend treat his cancer? Traditional? Alternative? Both?

[@danielledraper3550]

I’m having a bone marrow transplant for aggressive Hodgkin’s lymphoma next week. I’m 26. I’ve been dealing with this for 2 years now and refuse to give up hope. What keeps me going is this innate hunger and earth-shattering will to live. There’s so much more I need to experience, nature to see, lessons to learn, and love to give. As I step into the fire once again, I will be using Elin’s words. Rest blissfully beautiful ❤️

[@elisabethanderson7124]

I hope everything goes well next week! Your positive energy will be your strong ally in this fight, I believe it can make a difference. I will pray for you!

[@elisabethanderson7124]

Just want to say that I hope you are doing well, under the circumstances.

[@elizabethseta6245]

Two months ago I was diagnosed with ALS, non curable dis-ease. Doctors say, it’s progressing, I’m loosing muscles, then, the doctors say, I won’t be able to breathe on my own. Last year I could still dance, today I can barely walk. I refused to accept medical diagnosis and strongly believe that I can cure myself with the power of mind. I’m doing a lot of Dispenza meditations and loving life. Don’t see any physical improvements yet, but I know I will. I’m the only person who can help myself. I love life❤️❤️❤️

[@yousef2508]

Doing this ted talk,You made a legacy that will live forever. Keep enjoying your life, lady, and I will pray for for you that you live as many years as you wish.

[@marialuisa4227]

Housed, Pray for me too please

[@lejlakahriman564]

Rest in peace Elin! I hope we can live and learn from your words like you lived your last years in this life ❤

[@baby-fork]

My fiance was 31 in December 2020, diagnosed with stage IV cancer after months and months of misdiagnoses and being silenced by the medical community. I am so glad you are here to speak your truth. My fiance wasn't so lucky, the time to react having passed because nobody would take him seriously. He passed away 5 months later. I miss him so much 💙😭

[@95425]

❤️

[@melizmatea]

I'm so sorry.That must have been so difficult, and worse yet having his illness compounded by the frustration and outrage of having to deal with the incompetency of the medical community. I hope you will find peace and a way to deal with all of this. ❤

[@jennywallgren2886]

❤

[@josienvdwerff]

❤

[@gkbchua73]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Our prayers are with you.

[@theartzscientist8012]

I have malignant brain cancer. I’ve learned to focus on God, not on myself. To be okay with his will, erasing my need for my own. Nothing else matters.

[@Percyfaith7]

You are right! Nothing else matters. Will pray for His Will for you...He will lead you into all the truth you need. Keeping my eyes on Him in my life as well.

[@theartzscientist8012]

@@Percyfaith7 I hear him all day. I’m blessed.

[@_____________2007]

R u okay now rn??

[@theartzscientist8012]

@@_____________2007 yes. I’m gladly in remission from a malignant brain tumor. I hope to stay this way. Thank you for asking.

[@meghasehdev9779]

You are a corageous one, god bless you :)

[@briandoss8924]

I lost the ability to digest fruits and veggies and grains completely 8 years ago and was forced to eat only fatty meat, it saved my life... The lesson is to listen to your body, my body started rejecting those foods when I was 15 and took 33 years of illness for me to finally listen!!!

[@AlyssaSunshineAngel]

This is like me too

[@planetunknown9105]

@@AlyssaSunshineAngelhow did you cope with it? Can you eat them now?

[@AlyssaSunshineAngel]

@@planetunknown9105 I have experimented with adding them back in but I seem to feel best sticking with animal based foods for now. Some berries seem ok. I think it can change over time perhaps and different for different people. The best thing is listening to your body. Stress plays a factor in digestion too so it's not a straight forward thing.

[@planetunknown9105]

@@AlyssaSunshineAngel I wish you the best

[@user-oh7kc6vb3x]

I had surgery a month ago, I had stage 1 the lang cancer sane like her, I have still pain and sometime my feelings are depressed, I found this video at that time, she’s strong alive live, I will live like her. Thank you so much 🤙

[@carolinamarrelli]

Absolutely incredible. I am moved to tears. RIP dear one.

[@ChillSoYo]

Wow, an inspiring story! One thing is sure: Everyone of us will die but nobody knows when that day will be. I think to be more grateful in life, it is important to realize that we are only on this planet for a brief period of time! Have a good and conscious life! To everyone who is reading this :)

[@devonseamoor]

Life maybe too short to waste it, but be assured that more life will be offered to you, all for the benefit of the evolution of consciousness, a flowering of the seed once planted on our blue planet in the name of love. 🌞🌏🌝

[@bettiesnyder8393]

@@devonseamoor That is truly beautiful. Thank you.

[@TheAidacar]

What a beautiful story! What a wonderful woman ! My story is more of less like hers , ik was diagnosed with ovarian cancer with metastases in 2021, after chemotherapy and an operation with Hipec.. I had bad expectations according to the medical stuff but fortunately I’m doing well🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Being positive is key and being grateful for everything has happened in my life.❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@suzannecranny9838]

Good for you!

[@MrAllywood79]

I truly believe you will get well

[@tranxuanphuc9756]

hope you will be fine.

[@kemundo]

May good health continue to be your portion...

[@francophile6948]

The possibility of healing from the inside is limitless.

[@claudiahinojosa9803]

Thank you for making us realize we are ALIVE .❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wee-sianwoon7658]

Needed to see this today , much gratitude , Rest in peace Elin

[@aknihtak]

Cancer stage 4 last year. I would have 15 months…. I thought i beat it at the beginning of this year, but it came back. I do have months according to the doctors…. I do not know how to live right now, fear has almost taken over me. This lady gives me hope…..

[@user-hf1vs8hd7t]

💞

[@Southerngrl]

🙏

[@richagupta7591]

I’m sorry you’re in this situation. Although I cannot understand how it is to be in your shoes. But after going through grief and reading a lot about death I have learnt that you feel more at home after death than you do in life. It’s wonderful to see your loved ones again and bask in a bright light full of love. Death is not a full stop, it’s a comma. Our time on earth is written, the number of heartbeats, number of breaths, we only get as many as we are supposed to. Don’t worry too much about people you will leave behind, it’s a short goodbye, I promise you they will be fine. Spend your last days with them, travel if you can, feel the earth , indulge all your senses and make plans to make your exit as painless as possible. We all are dying, some just faster than the others. It’s easier said than done. But I wish you health ,strength and happiness ❤

[@ZZ-su8ph]

🌹

[@AllyLenny1311]

Stage 4 here and livin life every day! Also healthy, no other medical issue ever and then stage 4 lung cancer , never smoked a day in my life, parents did but lived full life Dying at 65 and 77 years whereas I’m 54.. 🤔. Luckily no horrific treatment and able to follow natural treatment options, 0 toxic stuff! God bless and thank you for the great talk. I wil do one as well God willing , stats and “ expeced outcomes” be damned . Maybe a book is more my style .. and I don’t have the magnificent delts for the stage but love it ! Feel free to reach out to connect individually. I’m a holistic minded 30 year veteran PT who loves to learn and teach. 🙏🏻💪🏻👍

[@hariprasath1185]

Much Love!! God Bless!!🤎🤎

[@priyankaraj8529]

Can u describe what natural treatment you are taking

[@relaxationmeditation9363]

Scientists claim that intermittent fasting can help! Give it a try! I wish you to have many-many healthy years ahead ❤️

[@uzmasddin3130]

Can u Plz share natural treatments u took.... Asking for a cancer patient

[@humanityrevisited6006]

What a beautiful, alive, courageous woman! Rest in peace my friend.

[@mimkusss4e]

😢😢😢😢

[@hopitalvelpeau]

Rest in peace beautiful Elin. Thank you for the strength you gave me when I found out about my own cancer.

[@BigGirlPoker]

Elin, you inspire! Thank you for reminding me that when I had a massive left-brain stroke that muted me except for two words, and the healthcare team said, "She will never be able to speak fluidly, and it will take her 8-9 months before she can speak," I chose to detach from the dis-ease rather than owning it, and within three days I could speak clearly. So, Elin, I reckon, it's time to to do my TedTalk! Thank you so much!!

[@Avacado721]

Wow!! 👍🏽😊

[@celinekilcoyne4447]

yes as we say here in Ireland Fair play to you

[@MrPadser]

massive,

[@medytalo-desarrollopersona6212]

❤️ It is absolutely true, the beauty in life comes from healing our wounds and transform the past pain into wisdom, which we can apply in our own life, in our own decisions for a fulfilled life 🕊

[@PD-gi2hi]

She nailed it!! Just diagnosed stage 4 melanoma . I'm embracing it and working on my inner self. Living in the moment! I needed this wake up call in my life cause I wasn't living like I needed to.

[@djurlivet]

wishing you a beautiful future.

[@elmacoppola3364]

🙏

[@EranBair]

I too have stage IV metastatic melanoma. They gave me 3 years tops yet it's been 7+ years and I am still waking up everyday and I have transformed and now feel like Elin. Cancer changed my life in an incredible good way.

[@jacquelinekabugo-raderson1878]

Prayers 🙏🏾 You are courageous.

[@jacquelinekabugo-raderson1878]

@@EranBair sending prayers, courage and positive vibes, keep on keeping on 🌹✨️

[@LovinDebsFit50s]

Elin such a beautiful way to live. “ I was supposed to be dead” resonates with me so much. I was healed of a Mass that was on my left lower lung. I was also healed of granular lung disease which I never even knew that I had. I believe in the Power of Prayer, Meditation and a Healthy Lifestyle. I too have been on a Healing Journey since July 1st 2016. My journey started the day that I found out that I was Type 2 Diabetic and I was on a mission to heal my body without medication, which I did. I am not against medication. God Opened the doors to start my healing from childhood trauma in my 50s. I survived the night that my first husband tried to kill me when I was 17 years old. If You beautiful people don’t think that you have a purpose in life, I’m here to tell you that you do and I love you.

[@za5989]

I was diagnosed with cancer while I was pregnant with my first and only child. When I went to hospital for biopsy never did I expect to hear from my doctor saying that " although we have to send the sample to lab to confirm the result but my diagnosis is that it is cancer". I had to go through surgery while being in my second trimester , four months pregnant. 6 years has passed since then , and I am still alive. Lots of thing has changed though, I had to quit my doctoral program at the 3rd year, but that was also part of my healing. My life has healed from being fearful, fearful of being myself or doing whatever I feel is right for me. Life goes on, the best thing we can do is to live every moment to the fullest as if there is no tomorrow.

[@rheaharrington8585]

I sit here and listen to your story and I feel like it's me talking! I was diagnosed with CML (chronic Myeloid Leukemia) and Philadelphia Chromosome at 55. I am a dancer, Esthetician , Cosmetologist, healer, I've worked out my most of my life, fearless and lover of life. But when I herd this the world stopped and I said to my mother "am I going to die"?? In that moment my mom and I said "no one is going to die" and we marched forward for my new journey. I realized in my journey of taking everyday and my process for what it was, I am a better version of myself today. I am 182 days from my Bone Marrow Transplant and I no longer have Leukemia or the Philadelphia Chromosome! I am still healing until January it will be a year but I am grateful everyday for life. I stand tall, I stand strong and I live!!! Thank you for your words and being brave which gives people hope and strength!!

[@elisessea7757]

💗

[@rheaharrington8585]

@@JohnPhilip-be5ys Please stop reaching out to me!! I am not interested and healing from an illness!

[@valyananeva3008]

Same as me. Sometimes the diseases gives us more than the normal life. And in one moment I was thinking...what is the normal life? It has to be what I have now. Congrats on your healing process. We are the most important thing in it xxxx

[@descubriendoconivonne]

Yours words tell me "never give up", you really inspired me to live and not only survive. Thanks for your great words!

[@mostguitarswins]

I feel such respect and admiration for Elin Kjos. She took on the challenge of her illness with the same, fierce commitment she brought to training and sports.

[@francescoquerini8989]

Big kiss from Brazil! Keep going, keep going!

[@connie10000]

Having supportive family and friends makes a huge difference in life

[@guyaneseadventure]

I am a driven person and always worry about failing and not achieving what I want because of various reasons. Then I realised I needed to focus on me and I read a book "The Power of NOW" by Eckhart Tolle. I highly recommend it. It explains how important it is to live in the now and imbibe it rather just go through the motion of life.

[@stanrock8015]

thank you for being vocal. Diagnosed with cancer a few weeks ago myself. I very much understand your journey walking thru it now too.

[@ZZ-su8ph]

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[@athenakoios2418]

I wish you recovery. Stay strong . Hugs.

[@MmeKunterbunt]

If this speech was held by a "healthy person", it wouldnt have touched me i think, this "life is now", "live your life now"- attitude I am reading everyday on instagram. But this is different. Because I rarely imagine myself getting diagnosed with what she was - and in this minutes, when she talked about it, i imagined how it would be, so her words hit differently. All the best for you, strong woman.

[@cleonemusician217]

So grateful to you for courageously sharing this, Elin.

[@gwendolinegoetz9224]

I like how my cancer was announced by my urologist in a very same way. His assistant called me for an appointment. He took the biopsy analysis and said you have a bladder cancer (full stop). He continued to expose how it will treated and fixed - a pretty hard core process. I start to learn all what's going on around my cancer. I upgrade the protocol wherever is needed. Still at work with changed responsibilities compatible with my treatments and side effects...

[@yankee2666]

. There’s a great little book on natural healing written by an older man who cured himself of a number of maladies without medical intervention, called My Physician, Myself. I read it a couple of years ago but lost my copy. I’m going to Amazon right now to order one and be more careful with it. It’s more than well worth the read. You might look into the work of Luigi Cornaro, a Venetian nobleman who lived to 102

[@ZZ-su8ph]

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[@Nina-dp3gx]

Biggest misconception people have is that we have time ! When we all had or have is NOW 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS MOMENT - RIGHT HERE !!!

[@sunshine8477]

She looks beautiful, her attitude towards life is beautiful. Her thriving speech will keep on motivating many of us over the time I'm sure. I wish her the best of best . Seeing people like her facing the menace of Cancer, I feel to educate myself, others in our ability & beyond to know more about cancer and how to fight it in our every day life, how to use our skills for cancer research

[@matthewblack3672]

Much love. Thank you so much for your story.

[@wishtreecounselling3162]

What an inspirational woman!

[@foxy_the_boss388]

Rest in peace Elin ❤🕊🥀

[@Lunay08]

A few months ago, i learned to live every day like its my last. Not so much in the fact of going out and doing extravagant things every single day, but l have learned to love fully, wholeheartedly, see the good in everyone and make at least one person smile every single day. I have learned to be kind to myself, and listen to the inner voice inside of myself instead of ignoring it and pushing it aside. She has a lot to say, and deserves to be heard. I live every day with gratitude, regardless of my circumstances. I'm still not where I want to be in life, as I want to live in a remote cabin, surrounded by nature. I live in a city, but even though I'm not where I want to be, does not mean I dont deserve to be happy

[@Virgifus]

Go live in a cabin in the woods, it's less hard than you may imagine.

[@Lunay08]

@@Virgifus I would love to! Sadly, my partner would never, so I have to respect his decision

[@lauradelli75]

Thank you for sharing your story with us. I'll never forget it

[@agnieszkak6668]

Almost two years ago, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer ( stage 2b). I went to the emergency room because my whole body was itching like crazy. Right now, I am trying to be grateful for each day. It is not an easy thing.

[@ZZ-su8ph]

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[@inglestherightway]

Oh, I love her! Bless her heart! So happy she's overcome so much! And grateful for the clarity she's able to impart on us all!

[@cosmicmauve]

From my experience, something that is life threatening puts you in "survival" mode because living is better than the alternative. It forces you to take one step at a time and put things in perspective.

[@helenewallentin2278]

Thank you! I started to cry realizing that I need to change things in my life. THANK YOU!

[@Ericavolio]

"I learned to love myself without having to perform or achieve". This sentence made me cry. Thank you for sharing! 🌹

[@Terrilyn_Austen]

I am in tears and truly amazed at Elin's courage, truth, and light. So many prayers for you.

[@debrapavlica6772]

What a great message! Wishing you peace and happiness with great health!

[@user-sm6fz9yo5l]

Psychologically, she is gone but her spirit is alive with those who she gave hope and courage to live and enjoy life even with cancer . My condolences to her family and loved one

[@renatalisa4533]

Thank you for your words. Very inspiring!

[@ninapaz522]

"I am alive" "I am living" Beautiful words to live by!

[@soksreymom3353]

Love her speech and really appreciate her attitude toward life, she is strong both inside and outside 💕

[@kara4590]

I was diagnosed with cancer 4 years ago today .I dont even walk by the hospital They are all after money every one of us must be an investigator.i got rid of all the stressors.i live day by day

[@curiouslife1753]

Her story can related on my condition right now, which makes me care about myself more, care about my health, my life, my dreams, my family, my happiness, and my freedom. I don’t want to continue to live under other people’ expectations or impressions anymore. Life too short to caring for other people’ thinking about you. It is better to focus on yourself and live the way want to be in life. Enjoy your time while you can, don’t wait until you get older.

[@dag118]

So true! I never really appreciated my life until after my cancer diagnosis.

[@gabrielamaja9672]

Beyond beautiful! Thank you Elin! Your soul is healed!

[@animal_paradise9424]

What a beautiful experience. Thanks for sharing your story. Much love and support from this end.

[@paddymackenzie2153]

Thank you, you made me cry of joy…. All the Best on this wonderful path.

[@tj3954]

This is one of the best Ted talks that I have ever seen. Best wishes for her continued health!

[@haimanotmitiku3396]

I cried 😢 the time is now to live, I don't want to survive anymore, I want to live my life to the fullest, she already won the battle, what a beautiful and vibrant soul

[@simply2sophisticated]

Loved her chuckle at the end, very precious!

[@leroymalu4675]

I needed this today. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@mdevorah6833]

Amazing young women! Her strength and beauty are so amazing. I pray she can be healed. Her message is so needed. I have listened to this 3x so far. I have shared it with many friends.

[@sallysalsonoak21]

I’ve watched this 3 times in 2 months and it stops me in my tracks each time. I’ve just seen it again now and I just clapped my hands and cried. Beautifully powerful and brave. Since I first saw this 3 friends have been diagnosed with serious cancers…. Another person I know had a head on collision on a motorbike and is fighting for her life…. If I take this over 3 years then my list would be even longer. We have no idea even 5 minutes ahead.. or if we say goodbye at the start of the day… if a loved one will return. We only have now…. I need to have this talk close.. because when all the fluff and nonsense hits my day and I feel fed up then I need to get perspective and gratitude. You are changing so many lives.. but we need your voice in our ears whenever we forget how precious life is and how we should greet each day with gratitude. God bless you….

[@tripperjam3006]

You pinch my heart. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@paolaavellan5911]

With my heart and in the eternal feeling of the now. Thank u.. the highest energy to you and all. Thank for taking a momento to share your message.

[@AnnaAwesome77]

I’m so grateful you are alive and speaking about your experience of life. Thank you with ALL my heart! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! With big huge Love, Anna

[@MS-iz2vf]

For me the insignificant health issues were headaches, balance issues and weak legs. The conversation with the doctor took place in February 2019. For me the diagnosis was incurable brain tumor and took place in the hospital bed as I just suffered from another epilepsy. I was almost incapable of telling my parents, brothers, wife and 3 kids about it as I was in shock. Now having undergone 2 major brain surgeries, radiotherapy and currently going through my second chimiothérapie I managed to replace fear and anger by gratitude. I am grateful as this experience allowed me to appreciate every aspect of my life, even if they seem negative at first. The relationships with my family and friends are more intense and intimate than they have ever been. My lessons from this: Don't compromise the present for the future. Don't confuse joy (short-term, partial and insignificant) with happiness (long-term, meaningful and holistic)

[@nursejill1474]

You gave me chills. So true I am going to live my life

[@coralandpuppies1582]

Very inspiring. Thank you. I wish you health and continued strength.

[@marshallstephens7356]

Thank you for sharing this message!!! 🙏💚 Shalom

[@cerriebaines5059]

Absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring energy. I wish you a continued happy and healthy life.

[@noracarreiro6242]

I admire how strong you are. not only physically but mentally. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@deborahshechter2930]

So powerful!!! Thank you!!!!! All the best to you!!

[@sandraericson9153]

Tack för ett fantastiskt tal och budskap! ❤️

[@walterfernandes8218]

You are a champ Elin. You are a living example to all of us. You are a HERO. God bless you abundantly and always.

[@khaledamr5385]

I couldn't agree more

[@anibaszawan]

Thank you Elin for sharing this powerful message. More importantly for showing us first hand how brightly your light is shining and helping illuminate the world and our collective consciousness.

[@violetmontenegro]

What a beautiful gift you are!! And what a beautiful message! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽