An interesting article ran in the MyView Section of the American Dental Association titled “A time to be thankful for all that we have,” written by Richard A. Mufson, D.D.S., and published November 7, 2011. http://www.ada.org/6541.aspx
In the article Dr. Mufson discusses how he will typically ask other dentists the standard question of “how are you?”
This typically goes into discussions of the dental practice and whether or not financially the practice is doing well or not.
Dr. Mufson then says he had no real desire to talk about the dental practice but about how the person really is.
Dr. Mufson goes on to say
“When caught up in our daily routines and the trials and tribulations of everyday life, many of us may not always be closely in touch with, nor take the time to be grateful for, aspects in our lives of highest importance to us, and those which make us most happy and whole. Some of these, of course, would include our health, well-being and happiness of our families, our friends, our colleagues, others in the world we respect and care about, and the positive and intimate relationships we share with one another. Many of these relationships have involved the mutual sharing of great experiences, in great places, with unforgettable and fond memories, all of which are truly irreplaceable.”
Dr. Mufson says that one needs to remember to be thankful for each day because you could very well have taken away from you what you have such as your health and loved ones. Therefore you need to remember to be appreciative for all that you have.
The tone of the article boils down to
“Don’t confuse your career with your life.”
People are often caught up in being motivated by money and also desire to maintain that for which they have worked years for to achieve. This is understandable given the society of today but remember what is most important in life and be sure to be grateful and appreciate of it.