By using this simple mindfulness technique, these women have given themselves a cue that will prompt them to be grateful for all good things they have to celebrate. Using a key word--and in this case, a particularly charged one--empowers them to attach a positive concept to one that has become associated with fear and pain.

We don't have to wait to find our own key word. If you have a body part, a place, a holiday, or anything else that prompts a negative gut reaction, take charge of it. Intentionally choose a new positive word or concept and attach two in your mind. Use your custom association whenever you hear, see or say that word.

Look for humor. Search for silliness. Grab hold of every opportunity to replace fear or anger with something far more healing--laughter.

Cancer survivors are often described as courageous, but every one I've talked to has said same thing: you simply rise to occasion. Every one of us has that potential to be bold, brave, wise and lighthearted in face of uncertainty. We have power to gain perspective, will to ignore petty differences and open heart capable of ceasing judgment of others.

Why not start now?

Don't wait for a diagnosis. Seize your own destiny and start being courageous today. Use mindfulness to help you move forward with gratitude and start perfecting that lusty laugh of yours.

Thanks for mammaries.

8.Mini quiches….make a batch of crust-less quiche and cook in muffin tray. Each 'muffin' will be a wonderful healthy snack for kids.

9.Chilled fruit surprise - slice a combination of strawberries, bananas, kiwi fruit, watermelon, grapes or in season fruit. Place in small resealable plastic container. Top with apple juice; do not overfill. Seal, freeze. When packed in lunchbox, will keep sandwiches cool and prove a refreshing treat on a hot day.

10.Rice cakes spread with mashed avocado, mashed banana and cinnamon, or try mashed avocado, sliced tomato and sprouts.

11.Chopped hard-boiled egg served with low fat mayo, salt, pepper on a crisp bread.

12.Leaf wrappers: wrap a cheese finger, celery stick and carrot stick in a lettuce leaf. Wrap in foil and place in lunchbox. Contents will be kept moist.

13.Yoghurt tub.

14.Baby Bell Cheese and low fat cracker.

15.Creamy dates: slice dates lengthways, remove stone. Fill with Philadelphia cream cheese (low fat).

16.Quick sausage rolls: wrap a skinned (good quality) sausage in several sheets of filo pastry. Brush pastry with beat egg to glaze. Cut into desired lengths. Bake in moderately hot oven for 15-20 minutes. Rolls can be frozen.

17.Same as above but use fresh chicken breast strips and cut to 2" - use tomato or favorite dipping sauce

18.After school hot snack attack: Spread a round of pita bread with tomato paste and herbs. Top with tomato, ham, mortadella, add onion, sliced mushrooms or pineapple. Sprinkle grated low fat hard cheese over pita bread. Grill to make a tasty pizza. If no pita bread is available, substitute a crisp bread.

19.Fruity kebabs: place bite size pieces of fruit in season on kebab skewers.

20.Pop top sandwich tuna tin, crisp bread, sachet of mayonnaise. Kids can put their snack together at school so that it doesn't go soggy.

Remember fresh is best both for yourself and your children. By substituting these ideas for some of prepackaged snack food and cookies your kids eat you will be doing both them and yourself a favor.