THRIVE Journal of Arts & Humanities Midwestern University - Glendale 2018 THRIVE is a student-organized Arts & Humanities Medical Journal. This publication showcases artistic pieces created by Midwestern University - Glendale students, faculty, and staff. Simply put, to survive refers to one’s continued existence; however, to THRIVE refers to one’s ongoing evolution and growth. Those committed to thriving lead a life of authenticity that is driven by a sense of purpose. A life shaped solely by themselves which aligns who they are with who they want to be. A thriver influences those around them, positively shaping the world we live in. As osteopathic student doctors, we founded this journal in hopes of integrating art and medicine. Osteopathy has taught us that each person is a unit of mind, body, and spirit, capable of self-regulation, self-healing, and health maintenance. Through promoting humanism, creativity, self-awareness and personal growth, we hope to help the body function properly, by keeping one’s mind and spirit balanced. THRIVE EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Caroline Bakhit, OMSII Naira Sargsyan, OMSII CREATIVE WRITING & VISUAL ARTS EDITORS Divyash Chhetri, OMSI Chris Chu, OMSI Duy Phan, OMSII Emma Smith, OMSI COMMUNITY OUTREACH & SELECTION COMMITTEE Melody Avakian, OMSII Nareh Avanesian, OMSII Raffi Gharakhanian, OMSII Edwin Tsang, DMSII We are strong advocates for mental health awareness. As such, we aim to cultivate the values that help others thrive by encouraging self-expression, confidence, and self-worth. This journal provides a safe environment for allowing others the opportunity to express themselves creatively and gain recognition in doing so. We thank each and every individual who took the time to share some of their creativity and are grateful for all contributions. It was our pleasure compiling these pieces together and hope that the incredible talents resonate with you as much as they did with us. Thank you to our editors, staff, and faculty for their continued support in making Midwestern University’s first Journal of the Arts & Humanities possible. We would like to give special thanks to our faculty advisor, Dr. Andrew Yorgason and Assistant Dean of Student Governance, Julie High Horse Gregg - this publication would not have been possible without your continuous support and guidance. THRIVE 2018 1
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