Thursday Feb 26, 2009

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This is one of the books I am reading at the moment...



It's a fascinating portrait of one of the pillars of the Australian medical profession/community.
But let me say, that if you want to feel even MORE inadequate than you already seem, then this is the book to read!

I have never felt more insignificant and less important than when I leaf through the pages that document this man's rise from obscurity to minor celebrity. He makes me wonder what I could have done with my life. And while the accomplishments & causes he championed were all worthy of media attention, I take note of the fact I have led a piddling unremarkable little existence. I have done NOTHING to advance the human race... yet after achieving what most people only dream about this extraordinary man was dealt a cruel blow in late 2006 (the same year I joined the hospital he was working at) when he was diagnosed with cancer... funny how bad things happen to good people... and funny how through their lives those same people are able to affect the lives of others in both positive and negative ways.

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Listening to this at the moment:




Peace. j

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crimsonpetals:
Our small existence does not mean that we cannot affect those around us for the better, pass on life lessons, do things for the greater good!It doesn't have to be in big doses tongue Some people are lucky enough to affect a large minority of people. I thank them for grabbing hold of the exposure for the better reasons in life. Many of us experience trail and tribulation, however it is experiences such as this one, and worse, that make us realise how lucky we are, how fortunate we are to have what we have.

p.s. Max is A Okay!Are you referring to the beat up? lol I was referring to an indecent that happened well over a year and a half ago!
platypuz:
He's a popular one that Dr O'brien. I have been wondering about the whole "what have i done with my life" thing for a few years now mate,it can be quite a vexing problem,We all have our own experiences and have no doubt we have made a big difference in someones life,just cause were not on telly or big name scientists dosnt mean what we do is less significant.

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