It’s been through confusion that i have encountered the most clarity. As if the structured foundation my parents set up is not who I am but the building blocks of who they believe I should become. I’ve found myself through this medical school process trying to unveil who I truly am. I have fell off my reading this month slightly which will force me to read at a faster pace than usual and will have to enhance my comprehension to still gain a great understanding.
The month of January was filled with great reads. I began with Grit which helped me internally evaluate the grit i maintain on the daily. It helped develop me as a character. From then I proceeded to nickel boys, which was based on a true story of a reformative camp for juvenile boys. This novel gave me an understanding of the flaws we have in our reform of juveniles and how at times we are focused more on discipline than reforming. At the conclusion i went on to read “Between the World and me” by Coates. The conversation with Coates are conversations i have had with peers and my father . I was able to develop a sense of togetherness. The last book i read for the month of January was “White Rage” in which I was able to view the history and systematic injustice and structure of it and the system. See the bookworm tab for more detailed reviews and interviews.
These novels have helped me see life in a different perspective. Which allows me to pursue my confusion and develop a sense of clarity. So this whole idea of finding myself seems so frustrating as i have knocked the foundation who I thought I was to be since birth. I hope the future consist of more medical school acceptances, self love, and clarity through this confusion. How have I dealt with this confusion ? I’ve become invested in my health . I currently am in week 5 of my strength training. While I am currently still boxing and doing bjj. The level of daily stress I faced on each of us is why it is essential we exercise. The last two weeks of strength training has been designed into two a days.
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