The Shock of a Diagnosis

At age 35, Kate Bowler received the devastating news of her stage four colon cancer diagnosis, which triggered a profound introspection about her life and beliefs. This moment marked a significant shift in her perception, as she felt time move slowly while grappling with the reality that her life was about to change dramatically. Confronted with her mortality, Kate found herself questioning her long-held beliefs about deserving health and happiness, which had been shaped by both her personal experiences and her scholarly work. This unexpected confrontation with fate forced her to reconsider the assumptions she had about life and the nature of suffering.