18 September,2009 07:15 AM IST | | Subhash K Jha
Lisa Ray, on what prompted her to blog about her cancer on her blog. Yellow Diaries
Your decision to blog about your health setback has been received with stupendous warmth across the world. Comment.
I am totally overwhelmed. What began as a spontaneous decision to express my condition openly has evolved into this beautiful forum. But I'm just the train conductor. I'd like to keep inviting people onto the Yellow Diaries.
What prompted you to share your condition on the blog?
I shared my diagnosis with all a small circle of friends as soon as I knew. Then it was a matter of getting used to the new conditions in my life: the new treatments, the lifestyle, the insurance papers etc. Then before I knew it, we have the Toronto International Film Festivalu00a0 and an interesting time. The idea of the film festival culture mixed with the reality of my treatments. I had to be honest. I don't like to hide anything in my life anyhow.
How hard is it to make your body listen to your determined spirit?
It was easier in the beginning because I wasn't very affected by the treatment. In fact I attended a charity event in LA as well as a festival here in Toronto when I was doing chemo. It's a cumulative effect on your body and system. I'm also learning every day. I want to share that journey.
You will continue your passion for traveling?
Traveling has been a big part of my life. However I feel I'm in a different phase now. I'm happy to be in one place.
Which are your favourite cities?
I love Dharamsala. There's a lot of cities but now my journey is a lot more internal.
