Clear Decks (Boundless)
Wow. Just wow. This is a message I need to hear literally every day.
Mauritania Bans Plastic Bag Use (BBC)
I've never been to Mauritania, and props to environmentalists for helping to be good stewards of this earth, but... I can't help but wonder what traders and vendors who rely on thin polythene bags to package many of their wares, if Mauritania bears any resemblance to Ghana in that way, are supposed to do now.
Does Confidence Really Breed Success? (BBC)
Short answer: No. An interesting quote from the article, from a researcher at Florida State, Roy Baumeister: "Self-control is much more powerful and well-supported [than self-confidence] as a cause of personal success." The articles's a good reminder about humility, for sure. Lord, remind me of my proper worth in Your eyes.
Neuron Overload and the Juggling Physician (The Lancet)
It's likely I'll post again on this soon, or at least before too long. For now, note that the MD/PA (that's the healthcare, not geographic, dualism) debate has begun in my mind--and while I doubt that this sort of "neuron overload" is that different between doctors and physician assistants, it's just one of those things that makes me sorta wary of the years ahead, excited and believing for grace though I am.
Thoughts from the Dying for a New Year (Coracle)
Beginnings (birth) and endings (death) are two of the most profound, sacred parts of life. God, we need more grace--Let us live unto you and not be beholden to the demands of the world.
And because I've listened to this song about 15 times today, I'll share it was well... Peace!!
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Hey Jessica-
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the Neuron Overload and the Juggling Physician. Wow...what an accurate description of my days and patient interactions. You are right...there would be no difference specifically in the neuron overload if you were a PA or an MD. A difference might be, however, that as an MD-you could be juggling all those thoughts and decisions on a sleep deprived brain, after being on call the night before, delivering 2 babies, or attending in the ER.
As a PA, if I am sleep deprived, it is because of a more personal reason or choice. My clinic schedule looks the same as my MD colleagues, but my time out of clinic is my own.