Danny Raven Tan is an artist; who has lived through so much. He has survived finding his way as an artist in Singapore, Pancreatic cancer, his father’s passing, and his mother diagnosed with dementia. His story shows us how we define ourselves, but also how we choose to live.
I actually disagreed with a lot of what Danny was saying – for example; he said a “plan B is nonsense” because you should always follow your dreams. Of course, I agree with this, but having a plan B can be logical and smart in some cases (like applying to university). Danny also said that during his chemotherapy, he often felt depressed. When asked how he brought himself out of it (he was never diagnosed) he said that he chose to be happy. I also think this isn’t very likely, as mental illness is just that – an illness – and you can’t choose to have it or not.
However, Danny taught us about how our journey defines us.
kaker16186@gapps.uwcsea.edu.sg
January 31, 2018 — 2:51 am
Hi Millie,
Nice post you have there. Certainly conveys some strong opinions.
In your post, you had mentioned that you specifically did not agree with Danny Raven Tan’s philosophy regarding not having a plan B as you should follow your dreams. I do indeed agree with you as you must be logical in such decision making, but if we as humans get the ultimate satisfaction by following our dreams, why even consider settling for something less than that?
Furthermore, you had also stated that it isn’t very likely for him to need to be taken out of depression as his illness was a physical one of cancer, not a mental one. However, wouldn’t a situation like this prove to be incredibly demotivating to an individual and essentially sap his willpower to live?
Once again, very interesting opinions. They have made me seen a slightly different perspective on Danny Raven Tan as a whole.
Best Regards,
Vasu