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We learn humility through accepting humiliations cheerfully. – Mother Teresa Manic depression and cerebellitis have been, and continue to be, my most formidable teachers. I am a poor student; consequently, Humility is a lesson that merits continuous repetition. I told Regina that I had to urinate. She helped me into bed and handed me a…
Humility is always a good thing. It’s always a good thing to be humbled by circumstances so you can then come from a sincere place to try to deal with them. – Michael J. Fox Humility was another important lesson. As a child, my understanding of humility was limited to platitudes and threats: “Don’t let…
The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown. – H.P. Lovecraft Fear has spawned many children; one of his favorites is Uncertainty who enjoys traveling with his sibling, Worry- Fear’s most insidious child. Together they are a formidable, often overwhelming threat…
Patience is a virtue, and I am learning patience. It’s a tough lesson. – Elon Musk I have learned, and continue to learn, the many meanings of Patience. But what, then, is a Virtue? It, too, has many meanings: goodness, righteousness, and morality. Virtue also connotes Dignity: self-respect, pride, and self-esteem. In this sense, my…
Patience is the art of concealing your impatience. – Guy Kawasaki As an adult, dentistry taught me some of the finer points of patience: focus, attention to detail, and concentration. My patients were good teachers. I once spent eight hours taking impressions for bridgework for a woman injured in an automobile accident. Except for a…