In the last three days, I've spoken to two different people who, while earning good salaries, said they need a career change. It reminded me once again how fortunate I am. When I decided against attending medical school, realizing that I simply could not see myself prescribing drugs or doing surgery for the rest of my life, I was fortunate enough to stumble upon this unique and often misunderstood profession called chiropractic. In fact, my studies began exactly 20 years ago. Little did I know that these studies would not only allow me to help people while earning a comfortable living, but I would also learn about a whole new way of looking at the body and the world in general. There's a quote by B.J. Palmer, one of the founding fathers of our profession, that comes to mind, and only truly makes sense to me now: "Medicine is the study of disease and what causes man to die. Chiropractic is the study of health and what causes man to live." I am eternally grateful for choosing the path less traveled, as it has not only helped me to live a more fulfilling and productive life, but also helped to improve the lives of my loved ones. My wife never knew what a chiropractor does, despite attending one of the best medical schools in the world. Today, she is my biggest supporter, often referring her own patients because she's seen the benefits first-hand. My two kids have been adjusted since shortly after their birth, and both my wife and I have often been amazed at the effects. We also live a simple life that is as close to the natural order as possible, by staying active, resting when necessary, and eating as naturally as possible all the time. And while I've had my fair share of ups and downs in my career thus far, the one constant I'm grateful for is the love for what I do. As the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius once said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life."
11 June 2013
The Love For What I Do
In the last three days, I've spoken to two different people who, while earning good salaries, said they need a career change. It reminded me once again how fortunate I am. When I decided against attending medical school, realizing that I simply could not see myself prescribing drugs or doing surgery for the rest of my life, I was fortunate enough to stumble upon this unique and often misunderstood profession called chiropractic. In fact, my studies began exactly 20 years ago. Little did I know that these studies would not only allow me to help people while earning a comfortable living, but I would also learn about a whole new way of looking at the body and the world in general. There's a quote by B.J. Palmer, one of the founding fathers of our profession, that comes to mind, and only truly makes sense to me now: "Medicine is the study of disease and what causes man to die. Chiropractic is the study of health and what causes man to live." I am eternally grateful for choosing the path less traveled, as it has not only helped me to live a more fulfilling and productive life, but also helped to improve the lives of my loved ones. My wife never knew what a chiropractor does, despite attending one of the best medical schools in the world. Today, she is my biggest supporter, often referring her own patients because she's seen the benefits first-hand. My two kids have been adjusted since shortly after their birth, and both my wife and I have often been amazed at the effects. We also live a simple life that is as close to the natural order as possible, by staying active, resting when necessary, and eating as naturally as possible all the time. And while I've had my fair share of ups and downs in my career thus far, the one constant I'm grateful for is the love for what I do. As the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius once said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life."
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