Oh, great. Another post about "Grey's Anatomy"? What is this one going to be about? Do not fear. This is not your average post of reasons why Christina Yang is the most amazing character in the world. Instead, this article explores reasons why everyone's favorite show, "Grey's Anatomy," can teach you everything you need to know about how to live a good life.
1. Hard work pays off.
George had to retake is intern exam, yet ended up being an amazing doctor and a strong hero. April failed her boards, yet is a great trauma surgeon. We can do whatever we want, too. Even though you may be going through a rough phase, do not let go of your dreams.
2. Friends and family are important.
Meredith and Christina's relationship is, and was, beautiful. They had their differences, but, in the end, they were there for each other and supported each other through everything. In fact, all the surgeons in "Grey's" have a beautiful bond where they have each others backs and take care of each other just like family.
3. Women are strong, powerful, and independent.
I do not think I even need to elaborate on this one. Shonda Rhimes does a great job showing that women are resilient and powerful. Christina was nominated for a Harper Avery award and now heads her own hospital in Zurich, Switzerland. Meredith, Callie, Amelia Shepherd, and Maggie Pierce are all chiefs of their department. Not to mention, Bailey is the Chief of Surgery.
4. We should not ever settle for less.
We can do whatever we have dreamed if we work hard and never give up. If someone doubts us and our abilities, we need to stand up for ourselves and show them that they are wrong.
5. That we should love ourselves first, but that loving others is a blessing.
This one is important, and Christina says it all. Meredith and Derek's love for each other is and was beautiful, but in order to love others, we have to love ourselves first. In an earlier episode, when Meredith and Derek are talking and Derek tells her that he cannot live without her, she replies that she can live without him, but she does not want to.
6. Racism and white privilege are real.
Maggie and Amelia are like sisters and they had an eye-opening conversation about privilege and racism. Maggie and Amelia talk about racism when Amelia, a clearly well-intentioned white woman, does not realize that racism still exists, and that it may be more subliminal than we thought. She thinks about this and realizes that she could have easily exhibited behavior that may seem racist, especially when she listened to Jo instead of Stephanie, an African-American resident who has worked with her through everything. Though she may not have intended to be racist and though racism was not the reason why she did that, Amelia does realize that this could easily be the reason for other people. In other episodes, the doctors encounter racist patients and have to save the patients' lives even though the doctors are not treated with respect.
7. Gun rights should be thought about deeply.
This episode blew me away. I did not even imagine that such a controversial issue would be brought up in a platform like this, but I am grateful that it was. "Grey's" reminds us that the decision of owning a gun is ours, but we must remain careful and think of all the possibilities that may arise. Here, Amelia tells this little boy who shot his friend by accident to remember that it was an accident so that he does not live his life with fear and guilt.
8. Forgiving someone is a sign of strength and makes you a better person, and that sometimes, we just have to let the past be the past.
I did not believe that Meredith would ever forgive Blake for what happened with Derek. However, Meredith becomes the bigger person and, after she learns that she needs to let go of the past, Meredith gives Blake a chance to start over and prove that she is a better doctor.
9. Food is one of the best things in life.
Pizza and wine, everyone.
10. We should never live in fear.
Look, fearing something and being anxious is much easier than being confident and trusting. But remember, let your voice be heard and keep going. Courage is fear that has said its prayers.
Surprisingly, "Grey's" is a lot more than just Meredith escaping death and gorgeous doctors hooking up in the on-call rooms. "Grey's Anatomy" is more than a TV show; it is part of our lives.
