The dogmas of the quiet past, are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew and act anew. We must disenthrall ourselves, and then we shall save our country.
~ Abraham Lincoln

Monday, November 22, 2010

Others before ones self..

I love Paul Farmer. He is the type of person that inspires the whole world. I mean, it is incredibly evident that he has already done so with his work with PIH. As i was reading Mountains Beyond Mountains i couldn't help but feel inspired to do my own type of human service work and give every ounce of power, money and care i have to others. I do feel that in my life i devote a lot to others. I never put myself first, which usually gets me into trouble, but it makes me feel good and happy plus the added bonus of helping others. I don't know how Mr. Farmer is able to do what he does with his constant grant writing, travailing, and going above and beyond what the call of duty is. He is an inspiration to the entire world. Imagine what would happen if there were more people like him on the planet. Imagine how different our health care would look today. We wouldn't have as many people suffering on the streets in wheelchairs because the cost of an amputated leg made them homeless. Something else i think i do to inspire the world or community is through my art of dance. I think the passion i exude enhances others to do whatever they want. Passion speaks very loudly. Farmer's whole revolution is now a huge phenomenon. This is because of the passion he has for what he does. He will make health care something amazing, he's already done it in many countries. He is changing the world and helping to inspire the world to change it as well.

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