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Cast your bread upon the waters

May 12, 2016
 - Tim Hardman

Even though I'm not particularly religious, the above saying has stuck with me since my days at my Methodist Sunday School. The way I've always understood Ecclesiastes 11:1-6, is that you will be repaid if you give of yourself without expecting anything in return. I've always thought this was a beautiful promise, with the clear understanding (I hasten to add) that the prize would be spiritual not material. This saying has helped me through life, and even though co-workers and friends often tell me I give too much, I think it has always rewarded me.

I was unfortunate enough to be involved in a road traffic accident a few days ago. If some wonderful people hadn't been there to help me, I doubt I would be healing at home with my family right now. I was moved by how many people responded so positively that Wednesday night that I felt I had to post about my experience. I needed to tell as many people as I could that the best in people was still alive and well and achieving amazing things. I hope in a small way it serves to thank all the people who helped me, since I most probably will never see them again. I simply wanted to send a general message of gratitude to the universe through the ether.

I'm happy to say that my understanding of the saying still makes sense (to me at least). Thank you to everyone who read my earlier post and felt moved to reply with kind and spiritually uplifting words. It seems that gratitude is infectious, and its positivity is radiant. For those who want to know how things are going, healing remains slow and painful, but the world is still a great place.

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Tim Hardman
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Dr Tim Hardman is Managing Director of Niche Science & Technology Ltd., a bespoke services CRO based in the UK. He also serves as Managing Director at Thromboserin Ltd., an early-stage biotechnology company. Dr Hardman is a keen scientist and an occasional commentator on all aspects of medicine, business and the process of drug development.

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