“I can’t do what helps me”

A Joke…

There’s a joke I’d heard in medical school that goes something like this…

A deeply religious man falls overboard from a ship. Unnoticed by the crew as the boat sails away, the man grows frightened.

Treading water, realizing that any hope is rapidly dwindling, he cries out to God,

“I have been a good person throughout my life. I have prayed. I have volunteered countless hours. In my time of need, please help me!”

A small boat sails by. Its occupant yells, “Hey there, let me help you!” The...