By Joy Li

Walking the windswept beaches of Galveston, hand-in-hand with my loved one, splashing water on his calves, the roiling waves bringing us white foam and broken shells. When cherishing these moments, I feel grounded and reconnected with my love for medicine. I remember that I chose this path to help others through their most vulnerable times so they too can continue to find joy in the simple and profound moments—enjoying the sun’s warmth on their faces, cherishing time with the ones they love, finding beauty in the world surrounding them.