Taking a New Perspective.

Today on my run I not so elegantly tumbled on some moist leaves on the sidewalk, it had rained earlier that morning. “What is with the leaves?” I exclaimed. Much like Newton realizing gravity from an apple falling on his head, I too had realized the answer to my own inane question. It is fall. I regained my composure and stopped and looked around. I was completely surrounded by trees showing off their violent biological display as they prepare to rest for the winter. This realization caught me off guard, not because of the beauty, but that it has been happening and I had not noticed it. I have been so absorbed in study that my brain had simply stopped taking in information unless specifically prompted to do so. I am sad to admit that I have been walking through a tree lined street stepping through leaves and had not noticed the amazing display happening all around me. Essentially I have been walking around with my eyes closed.

I shudder to think about what else I have not been seeing. Have I been neglecting my patients? My friends? My classmates? Myself? It is terrifying to think that I have lost something so intrinsically human. However, ‘lost’ is not the right word because I willing let it go.

A Dream for Some a Nightmare for Others

People believe in The American Dream, that with hard work and dedication anyone can become what ever they want. However this is a double-edged sward. When they see someone that is not as successful as they are they assume that they are lazy and should have worked harder. The notion is, ‘I worked to get mine and they cannot have any of it.’

I hope that you never find yourself in sickness or bad luck my friend. If you do I hope that someone who doesn't share your views has the time to help you.

I think that The American Dream has destroyed America.

(reaction to youth conversations at local coffee shop)