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Our Web, Alia Abdullah
Our Web, Alia Abdullah
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Alia would like to acknowledge Ingmar Bergman's film, Through a Glass Darkly.
The Gift Of A Grandmother, Gabriela A. Alonso
The Gift Of A Grandmother, Gabriela A. Alonso
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The Gift of a Grandmother is a personal reflection that represents the valuable, though not always apparent lessons we learn from our family members. I wrote this not only as a tribute to my grandmother, but to honor the experiences that I have shared with her and how they have have shaped me into the person that I am today.
When In Doubt, Chaimae Oualid
When In Doubt, Chaimae Oualid
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In my painting titled "When In Doubt," I explore the concept of uncertainty and the importance of perseverance.
The painting depicts individuals using various transportation methods, each one symbolizing the different paths we take in life. It is a representation of the journey that we all embark upon, full of twists and turns, uncertainties and challenges. Despite the chaos of life, this painting is a reminder to never give up and to keep pushing forward.
For me, "The Teacher" in my life has been my own experiences. I have faced many challenges and obstacles, and each one has taught me …
Entropy, Chaimae Oualid
Entropy, Chaimae Oualid
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As an artist, I find myself constantly drawn to the theme of life's unpredictability and how it shapes us. My painting "Entropy" explores these ideas by presenting a complex web of interwoven threads that represent the randomness of life. The imagery of a single body with multiple dispersed people and things, along with the extra floating head, speaks to the chaos and unpredictability that we all experience.
For me, the painting also relates to the idea of "The Teacher" in my own life. I've often found that my greatest lessons have come from unexpected sources, and the randomness of life …
Life Of Conflict, Joel G. Caroline
Life Of Conflict, Joel G. Caroline
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I am a human being amongst other human being. Together we live in the miracle of nature. Parts of me include philosopher, student, therapist, helper, lover, creator, curious child. Yet I am a human being.
Brightness On The Other Side Of Darkness, Tejas N. Patel
Brightness On The Other Side Of Darkness, Tejas N. Patel
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A unique perspective on how to view challenges and conflicts in life.
From Dean Elaine Wallace, Elaine M. Wallace
Thank You, Krunal Patel
Thank You, Krunal Patel
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The mission of medicine is to promote health and save lives. Unfortunately, one’s actions in the medical field may sometimes never be enough to revitalize a patient. From my experience, the magnitude of the loss of a patient's life will never be fully appreciated until witnessed first-hand. This poem serves to illuminate one of the sad truths about medicine and provides inspiration for medical professionals to continue to promote humanity and appreciate the true value of life.
Unbroken, Masood Mohammed
Unbroken, Masood Mohammed
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Unbroken is a short, powerful poem describing some of the all too familiar difficulties that students and physicians face in the hospital and medical field as a whole.