Patch Adams

Today Patch Adams was speaking at the University’s Auraria campus in down town Denver. I had not watched the entire Patch Adam’s movie and have engaged in minimal study on him. After listen to him I do find him to be an extremely interesting fellow.

He advocates choosing to be happy no matter what happens to one’s self. He does view all emotions as normal and to be enjoyed but he is adamant about being happy. He advocated community and in his medical opinion the three greatest threats to health are loneliness, boredom, and fear. He touted community & happiness as the most acceptable cure for these ills.

I wish I could have stayed for the question and answer session but I had to get back to work as I have a busy week ahead of me. I encourage anyone who might be interested, if you get the chance to listen to a Patch Adams lecture, definitely get a seat.