The Power of Releasing Expectations - TEDxUTAustin
Have you ever achieved a goal and found yourself surprised to feel disappointment instead of happiness? Well, you are not alone. Three-time cancer survivor, Caroline Rose, walks us through her journey to finding peace in her post-cancer life. It took almost losing her life for Caroline to understand that joy and peace and meaning are found in the moment and not from an expected outcome. What expectations are you placing on your moments that might be robbing you of the joy that is found in the here and now?
Caroline Rose, a nationally recognized public speaker, and motivational storyteller delivers compelling stories from her three separate battles with her highly aggressive, incurable stage IV cancer. Caroline understands the universal struggles that come with trying to live life to the fullest, even in the face of fear and uncertainty and is passionate about helping people to recognize the beauty of life, even in the darkest moments. Today, Caroline is enjoying her thirteenth year of living cancer-free. She lives in San Antonio, Texas, and enjoys life as a wife and a mom to her two teenage children and two four-legged fur babies.
"Caroline Rose is a beautiful, strong, brave and courageous woman who inspires and captures her audience with her story.”
Meg Symes
Executive Director
Cancer Support Community Pasadena
"Caroline Rose will draw you in with her heartfelt and candid sharing of her battle with cancer and the challenges that presented. Her story is one of truth, love and hope that will live on in your heart long after she shares it with you and continue to inspire you to overcome your own challenges and have gratitude for the small acts of beauty in your own life."
Jennifer McMillan, MPA
Manager, Visitor Services & Speakers Bureau
City of Hope National Medical Center