trexally:
I was talking to my professor today, when he asked me about this ring. I was explaining to him how I got it in Israel, and I’ve worn it nearly every day since I’ve gotten it. He asked me why I bought it, so I explained to him how I want to be a bio-archaeologist, and study the evolution of humans. I went into further details about how much you can learn from a skull - from the possible sex of the person, to what they ate. I explained how this ring is a constant reminder to myself of what I want to accomplish, and it motivates me to try my hardest in everything I do. He then asked me a question which I haven’t been able to stop thinking about.
How do you feel about the fact that one day people will be studying your skull?
I kinda played it off, saying that it’s part of life for everyone to die, and it doesn’t really phase me much to think about it. Then he made a joke about making sure I keep my teeth nice. But I haven’t be able to stop thinking about this question.
I think the thing that draws me into wanting to study human remains is the fact that they are the same for everyone. Everyone has the same skeletal system, and on the inside we are nearly the same. Sure, there are differences between length of femurs, shape of the eye socket, or how much wear and tear the arm has seen. At the end of the day, we have the same skeletal system made up with the same bones.
This ring is more than just a reminder of what I want to accomplish in life. It is a daily reminder that we are all the same, and there is no need to judge others or to treat others differently because of what is on the outside. When we die, we will just be another skeleton waiting to be studied by future generations.
(via jangojips)
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