Always Do the Right Thing
Always Do the Right Thing
“Always do the right thing. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest” -Mark Twain. Twains quote represents an idealism that should be backwards, were doing right wont astonish people because its universal. Sadly, our world lives in the idealism of Twains quote. Yet, life is infused with change, consequently, enabling use to change Twains quote by trying to make right choices part of our lives.
Doing the right thing means sacrifice. In my case, I sacrificed time, using it for Juniors Achievement program, helping feed the homeless, working in a nursing home, volunteering at Shands Hospital, and just being there for people. In the volunteer program, I worked in the ER minor care room, pediatrics specialty clinic, and anesthesiology department. In 300 words it would be impossible to describe all the work that the doctors accomplished, but, I can say, that by being there, talking with the patients, I gave them a friend in a terrifying circumstance. I enjoyed giving the patients confidence and a friendly ear, but