Miller’s thoughts align with Day’s on the subject of seeing God in other’s and accepting them. Written in Miller’s memoir is “(Miller’s friend) was talking about loving people just because they exist – homeless people and Gothic people and gays and fruit nuts” (Miller, 135). From this quote, one can tell Miller loves others no matter what because they are a product of God. It doesn’t matter their sexuality, educational background, or gender. Each individual is made in God’s image and should be treated as such. Looking at my VIA strengths assessment, my top category is spirituality. …show more content…
As a doctor, getting to know each patient individually is one of the greatest acts of generosity they can provide. Just as my art teacher took time to learn about me as an individual and listen to my concerns, it is important that doctors do the same. Dr. Srivastava, recalls a time when one of her patients thanked her for her generosity. This elderly woman was on her way to hospice and in a lot of pain, but was scared to pass because her disabled son wouldn’t have anyone to take care of him anymore. Seeing this, Dr. Srivastava informed the woman she would do whatever she could to ensure he was in good hands. Later, she received a gift on her desk from the dying woman and promptly called to thank her. However, she thought to herself, “I don’t know how to say that I am particularly moved to be in her thoughts at the end of her life, when typically, the oncologist is thought to have failed, but she fills in the silence with a firm instruction: ‘Listen, take this gift home. I want your children to know what you do and just how much you are appreciated’” (Srivastava). Even though she was not able to save the woman, and felt as though she failed, saying she would keep the dying woman’s son safe gave her so much peace. This is the same as the simple talk I had with my art teacher. Even now, she probably doesn’t realize that this talk helped me through my tough time. Just as the