Crystal clear, lucid moments of truth are few and far between, and not unlike listening to beautiful music, and universally recognizable, if we stop to listen.
The "chronic painer" I referenced earlier was such an encounter when he conveyed his beast within.
This extremely articulate, successful, highly intelligent gentleman was able to paint this beast in such a way during his recovery phase, it has given me great pause.
I think we all have this beast within, but most of us can keep it tempered. But the raging beast within such a gifted individual makes this area of chronic pain management extremely difficult and challenging.
Whether this beast is driven by financial gain and/or personal gratification, makes little difference, either way affects many lives negatively.
I think the best we can do is be cognizant of this beast within, and always remember this from the Hippocratic Oath "I will prescribe regimens for the good of my patients according to my ability and my judgment and never do harm to anyone."
