“If a man has lost a leg or an eye, he knows he has lost a leg or an eye; but if he has lost a self—himself—he cannot know it, because he is no longer there to know it.”
― Oliver Sacks, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales
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I recently got acquainted with Dr. Oliver Sacks. Don't say 'wut?' now. But, it's true. When he died a few weeks ago, suddenly, I started seeing articles about him flooding my Facebook and Twitter timelines.
After reading only two articles about him, Oliver Sacks, Casting Light on the Interconnectedness of Life and Oliver Sacks, I became an instant fan.
For he did not only heal the body of the sick but he also tried to understand the man behind and even beyond the illness. If I met a physician like him today, for sure, I won't hesitate to entrust my life to him. He didn't write cases of illnesses, instead he wrote stories of patients.
Being a writer-physician, Dr. Sacks churned out several quotable quotes but what resonates with me is the one I shared above.
It makes me ask myself, yeah, would I know if I lose myself?
But as Dr. Sacks said, apparently not... then what a bliss it would be!
After reading only two articles about him, Oliver Sacks, Casting Light on the Interconnectedness of Life and Oliver Sacks, I became an instant fan.
For he did not only heal the body of the sick but he also tried to understand the man behind and even beyond the illness. If I met a physician like him today, for sure, I won't hesitate to entrust my life to him. He didn't write cases of illnesses, instead he wrote stories of patients.
Being a writer-physician, Dr. Sacks churned out several quotable quotes but what resonates with me is the one I shared above.
It makes me ask myself, yeah, would I know if I lose myself?
But as Dr. Sacks said, apparently not... then what a bliss it would be!
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11 comments
Hmm..I like what he does. Writing the patient's stories. =) Really cool idea. =)
ReplyDeleteYes, check him out! :D
DeleteThis is quite interesting. I haven't seen any posts on my FB feed about him or his death, but being the nerd that I am I'll google him and check out some of his quotes. I like the quote that you shared, btw!
ReplyDeleteGo and be amazed! :D
DeleteScary if we lose ourselves. Sometimes I think I'm lost and I forget my purpose. But I always try my best to find my way back.(:
ReplyDeleteYes, good to hear that Daniel... There's always a way back. :)
DeleteLosing one's self is a terrible thing! It is best that we maintain a regular habit of spending time with God so we could have guidance in whatever season and situation that we are in.
ReplyDeleteAmen to this, Arge! God is always our protector and guidepost.
DeleteHow unique... a doctor who writes stories! Most doctors stick to med stuff kasi.
ReplyDeleteYeah, he's interesting! :)
DeleteOne of a kind doctor. Will check out the links :)
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