Ruby Malulu, Digital Essay Competition (DEC) 2025 Winner Essay
November 13, 2025
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"Happiness doesn't result from what we gets but from what we give." The moment I read that Line from the book I was hooked. "THE BIG PICTURE": Getting Perspective on what's really, important is a book by Dr. Benjamin Carson, one of the best New York times bestselling author with coauthor and award-winning Lewis. It isn't just my favourite book-it's the one that made me fall in love with with reading and inspire me on my my future career.

To me it is not just a biography about Carson and his family; it is a motivational guide meant to help readers discover their purpose and re-evaluate their priorities and choices in life. Carson emphasizes the importance of valuing every individual, from patients to colleagus to strangers. He often reflects on how challenges in life help shape your character and discipline. I first read the book when I I was was joining highschool and remember engrossing my mind to story-it creates a world that to every chapter of the book, unable to stop turning pages. Truly, the book doesn't just that feels real and urgent. As inner struggles and many obstacles trying to find my own voice in a world tell a but Like Carson was that felt Loud. One of my favourite themes of the book is the power of faith illustrated in chapter six.

Carson describes how having a clear sense of courage and faith helped him overcome poverty, Low self-esteem and poor grades. In this theme of the chapter, "SEEING HARDSHIP AS ADVANTAGE" he encourages learners to align with a higher purpose in order to bring clarity and fulfillment Carson attributes his Success and direction in life to his faith in God which taught me to overcome challenges in life with faith and determination. Through personal stories about his Life and personal advice, Carson emphasizes the importance of being nice and  doing good. This particular theme in chapter 10, "BE NICE AND DO GOOD" captured my attention as he boiled the "be nice" idea down to one simple sentence. "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. That was the most comprehensive plan for being nice had ever heard which was also in accordance with what Jesus gave his disciples.

The book has a fierce, heroine and gripping story that has helped me in seeking inspiration and guidance for Living a purpose-driven Life. Carson's determination made me persistent, could be me Chis independence and strength reminded that I too C Strong. the book has really taught me that stories can do more. than just entertain-they can chrottenge us, comfort us and even help us grow in different aspects of our life. It challenges people to find ways to give back to their communities and use their talents and skills to make a difference in life. Through reading and I engrossing my mind to it I learnt and came to believe that everyone has a unique roll to play in the world and fulfilling that role is essential for a meaningful life. Dr. Benjamin Carson, the author of the book shows how he went from an Inner-City nobody to a brilliant neurosurgeon.  operating on all sorts of neurosurgical cases. Nonetheless, his Story of being bom in a poor rural southern family encouraged me to work to work even harder and find my purpose despite the many challenges in life.

The big picture" has a clear message: Success is not just about personal achievement but about using your gifts to help others and find happiness in the small things in life. The scenes in the arena are indeed captivating for those interested in the intersection of faith, medicine and philosophy. Ben overcame many obstacles anel dedicated himself to Saving the lives of critically ill children throughout his career at John Hopkins Hospital Now retired, he continues to Show his love and dedication to children through his many Speaking engagements and through the Carson Scholars fund. "The big picture" my favourite book of all time encouraged me to do my best and reach higher for my dreams. It truly taught me that intelligence and vision is necessary for shoping my character. Certainly, if I if I could only keep one book on my shelf, it would be THE BIG PICTURE.

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