Life is filled with uncertainty. Though we cannot control what happens or doesn’t happen, we can control how we show up amidst chaos and uncertainty. These four principles, when practiced, prepare us to handle anything that comes our way. Say "yes, and." Take everything as a gift. Play the scene you’re in. If it feels weird, do it.

Surgery starts the minute you hear, "You need surgery." From that moment on, the decisions you make about the human side of this stressful event will shape how your story evolves and ends. Talking about your surgery is a component that's in your control, so make it work for you. You'll hear your story repeatedly, and it will drive others' responses; write a story that helps you!