I thoroughly enjoyed the first section of this assigned reading. The reason being as the title states it gave me a glimmer of hope that all things are possible and that one is able to get through their darkest days and after doing so there is light at the end of the tunnel. The article begins by discussing how the author was attending a conference in which one of the audience members stated that one person is not enough to evoke positive change in the world. The author responds by describing her medical condition called Perilymph Fistula which a disease that causes temporary paralysis. She goes on to give personal anecdotes to how we do have enough power as individuals to evoke change. She gives the example with the turtles being stuck in the railway tracks and how she had enough power to save their lives. She also dives into the fact that her disability has opened her eyes to how miraculous it is to be able to simply walk across a room and within each of us we have the power to change the world for the better. As she discusses each major historical figure that brought about major change did small acts of good and then one major act propelled them to fame.

In a time where our world is being crippled by a pandemic, it is difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Many people feel stuck in our homes and feel hopeless in the sense that we are disconnected from our family, friends, and loved ones. Due to this many people are not practicing social distancing properly which is increasing the spread. Many people adopt the mindset it’s just me and even if I do have it, it will only affect a small number of people when that is not the case. In addition, in a time like this people feel as though they are too insignificant to make a change with their donation. As a collective group if we adhere to the CDC’s rules, donate, and practice social distancing we can combat this disease.