The Purpose Filter

Terminally Ill With 90 Days to Live: Nicole Holland On Living With Purpose

June 14, 2023 Season 1 Episode 86
The Purpose Filter
Terminally Ill With 90 Days to Live: Nicole Holland On Living With Purpose
Show Notes

What would you do if you found out you have 90 days left to live? 

You might discover a lot about life and what it means to be alive, and that's exactly what Nicole Holland shares with us in this powerful episode

Living with a terminal illness can be a difficult and emotional experience, but it can also be a liberating one, encouraging us to live with a greater appreciation for the time that we have left. 

By recognizing the value of each moment, we can make the most of our remaining time and live a more fulfilled, purposeful life. 

Nicole, a spiritual advisor with a terminal illness of her own, shares her journey of finding positivity and purpose amidst her diagnosis. 

She emphasizes the importance of addressing negative thoughts, seeking spiritual guidance, and embracing gratitude for the time that remains.

On this week's episode, guest Nicole Holland shares her story for the very first time

**Make sure to listen to the very end to hear the full story** 

Tune in to: 

  • Uncover the key to living a purpose-driven life from someone facing a terminal illness
  • Discover insightful methods to mindfully spend your time, even if you're not terminally ill
  • Learn how embracing the power of storytelling can help overcome trauma and begin the healing journey
  • Find out effective ways to seek support and harness personal growth
  • Recognize the impact of staying positive and fostering faith in living a deeply fulfilling life


Episode at a glance: 

[02:05] You have been told you have 90 days left to live. Here are 4 questions to get you thinking about how you want to live with the time you have left 

[04:50] Why knowing how much time you have left to live allows you to break free from the confines of expectation and creates a sense of liberation

[09:30] Managing the internal turmoil and emotional anguish that comes with hearing you're about to die for the first time

[10:44] Focus on what's good because what's wrong is always available. And so is what's right, like embracing the simple pleasures of a breath of fresh air

[11:30] the inspiration behind the 4 questions and what they can 

[12:30] Answering the 4 questions for yourself to determine if you're living in accordance with your values  

[13:45] What having a terminal illness can teach us about prioritizing our own feelings when our default is to sacrifice for others 

[16:18] After you're gone, what do you hope people will remember about you most? 

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