random thought

"Abandoning a career you are good at is a very difficult decision to make -- especially in light of the uncertainty of applying to professional school. I understand why many people let their dreams go at similar junctures in their lives -- it's a hard choice to make.
But I made a bold move at that very dark point in my life. I decided to go back to school full-time and apply. This was a calculated risk. Perhaps it was the right one"

Recipe for Professionalism

"Gather all ingredients together so that they are close at hand.
Get a clean cloth and wipe the bowl clean of any bad habits.
Take maturity, respect, experience and stir gently.
Add unlimited amounts of compassion and kindness. Mix well with responsibility.
To this add caring by the handful, and fold in trust.
Continue to stir gently, adding listening, honesty and generous amounts of communication.
Slip in ethics and treatment goals and pieces of keeping promises.
Bake in an office filled with compassion, respect and self-esteem.
Before serving, sprinkle over with patience and a lot of understanding.
Serve with imagination, good humour, and, on the side, a big smile.”

Dr. Harold Perry