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💬 What does eudaimonia mean to you? Is it found in moments of connection, in caring for others, or in a lifelong pursuit of purpose?

Drop your thoughts below & let's reflect together! 💙✨ #Philosophy #Healing #WellBeing #selflove

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🌍 Etymology:
From the Greek eu (good, well) + daimōn (spirit, guiding force). Originally used by Aristotle, eudaimonia describes the highest human good—the pursuit of a life well-lived. 💡
✍️ Example:
"True healing isn’t just about curing disease but fostering eudaimonia in body and mind."

Dr. Farmer’s work inspires us to fight for health equity and social justice.

Whether you're in medicine, global health, or just curious about making a difference, his books are a powerful starting point. Which one will you read first? 🌍 (4/4)

#PIH #GlobalHealth #WHO #medicine

📕 Fevers, Feuds, and Diamonds
Details the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the systemic failures that fueled it.

📙 To Repair the World
A collection of inspiring speeches advocating for global solidarity and health equity. (3/4)

#BooksWorthReading #BookRecommendations

Here are 4 must-reads by Dr. Paul Farmer:

📘 Pathologies of Power
Explores how inequality drives illness and denies access to healthcare.

📗 Infections and Inequalities
Bridges anthropology & medicine to reveal the social roots of disease. (2/4)

#BooksWorthReading #books

✍️ In a Sentence:
“The patient’s anagnorisis came when she connected her symptoms to her long-overlooked emotional trauma.”

💬 Question:
Have you ever experienced an anagnorisis—medical or personal? Share your story below! 💡✨

#medicine #patientlife #doctor #nurse #survivor

🌍 Etymology:
From Greek: ana (again) + gnorisis (recognition). Originally used in classical tragedies, anagnorisis now reflects transformative moments of realization in storytelling and medicine alike.

#wordoftheday #word #book #patient #doctor

Have you ever found hope in the quiet moments of healing? ⚕️ Share your story or a medical narrative that resonates with you in the comments.
#poem #narrative #survivor

The poem "Whispers" by Andres F. Diaz reflects on the quiet moments of healing and the promise of new life.
#healing #pain #Reflection

💬 What fuels your love for knowledge?
Is it curiosity, a challenge, or the joy of discovery? Share your story below! 🌟📚 (4/4)
#know #inspiration

✍️ Usage in a Sentence:
Her epistemophilia led her to spend hours in the library, captivated by books that unraveled the mysteries of the universe. (3/4)
#KnowledgeIsPower #writting

🌍 Etymology:
From the Greek words epistēmē (knowledge) and philia (love or affection). This term beautifully encapsulates the curiosity that drives discovery and learning. (2/4)
#etymology #discover

📢 What’s YOUR health insurance story? Ever struggled with coverage? Faced unexpected costs? Let’s get real—drop your experiences in the comments. 👇 (3/3)
#HealthcareReform #healthinsurance #healthequity

Makary reveals how unnecessary procedures & financial games in medicine drive costs up while leaving many without access to care. But it’s not all bad news—he also highlights solutions for more transparency, affordability, and fairness in healthcare. There’s hope. 🙌 (2/3)
#medicaldebt #medicalcosts

Thank you for sharing your book with us! We can't wait to get our hands on it. It looks like a beautiful and touching story about such an important subject. We look forward to reading it!

These books inspired us—what has inspired you? 👍

Share the books that shaped your journey into medicine in the comments! 📚

🌍 An Imperfect Offering by James Orbinski

A gripping memoir of a doctor working in war zones. It’s raw, honest, and a powerful call to action, showing how medicine can make a difference even in the darkest places. ⚖️

#healthequity #globalhealth #global #MSF @msf.ca

💡 Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder

Follow Dr. Jim O’Connell as he dedicates his life to Boston’s homeless population. A story of compassion, perseverance, and seeing the unseen. 🩺

#homeless #underserved #humanity

📖 On Doctoring by Richard Reynolds & John Stone

An anthology of essays, poems, and stories that reveal the humanity behind medicine. It’s a reminder that being a doctor is about more than curing—it’s about connecting. ✨

#medicalhumanities #narrativemedicine #writting