The legacy that Paul Farmer has created has changed the world. He has looked into health care making it something everyone deserves without looking at the income or lifestyle they have. Everyday he wakes up feeling unable to make all the changes he wants yet still pushing through to continue the progression. "If you respect someone and you have a deep affection and admiration for the people you're with, you should embarrass yourself by singing for them. So i will sing for you." (page 250) This a good quote in my opinion because i feel like in life to progress embarrassment has to happen. Humility is some thing very beautiful and rare to find in this world. Farmer has been able to find it and share it with those he has helped. The more we can put ourselves on the line to share something true and be vulnerable the more others will follow our lead.
Following dreams is something to be valued as well. How often on a daily basis do we follow the dreams we set? It should be something much more prevalent. "The dream seemed impossible, of course, but he still held to it." (page 261) Farmer believed he would be able to do anything he set him mind to and that is why he has been so successful. It hasn't been without stress however. I think the more we are able to act as one the better chance we have at making a real difference. A single voice is definitely not as loud as many. "So many hearts beating through a single stethoscope." (page 298)
No comments:
Post a Comment