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Brush with Disease

 In one of the episodes of Golden Girls, Dorothy Zobornak confronts her previous doctor for not taking her seriously and misdiagnosing her chronic fatigue syndrome as just being a woman and being extremel apathic. She cries out to him that may be if he had brush with a disease in the beginning of his career he would treat his patients with care and respect that the deserve. That hit home.                                         I read the book "When Breath Becomes Air" which is a story of a hardworking doctor who at the peak of his career as neurosurgeon found out he has cancer and he died while his peak had just started. That book changed my prespective of life and my career decision. I also had a medical school fellow who was really smart and would have been a great doctor and his life ended abruptly because of a brain tumor. Even these experiences did not alter me as much as finding out one of my parental figures had been diagnosed with parkinsonism and since it was a prog
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The Vine by Adria L Dunn

                                                    Letter #1 - United for a Brighter Future Prince of Jaisalwar shares how unity among diverse faiths and traditions can lead to progress. Drawing from his desert kingdom's example, he emphasizes cooperation and positive exchanges. With technology's help, we can shape a sustainable future. Letter #2 - Family, Gandhi, and Hope Andrew Jackson Jr. reflects on instilling hope from family members and Gandhi's teachings. He overcame challenges, working for civil rights alongside MLK Jr. His grandma's anticipation of an afterlife and his father's advice "Don't get mad, get smart" inspire him. Letter #3 - Wildlife and Hope in a Grim World Dr. Jane Goodall, an animal anthropologist, parallels human tendencies with chimpanzees. She highlights the world's grim state but sees a window of time to change. We share both wild and distinct traits, offering a chance for positive transformation. Letter #4 - Life's