Other than changing my earrings, I don’t give a lot of thought to my ears. However last week I had the opportunity to visit an Ear Nose & Throat specialist due to some weird crackling in my ear (which turned out to be caused by an infection in my mouth). While I was waiting for the doctor, I studied a wall poster that showed the complex anatomy of the middle and inner ear.
Here’s my conclusion — my ears are an underappreciated organ! There is a lot going on that we can’t see! Not only do the structures in our middle and inner ear coordinate hearing and balance, our ears connect our central nervous system to our head and neck (which is why ear infections can make us dizzy). It really is amazing what we take for granted until it stops working.
I remember when my mom got hearing aids. She was excited that she could hear the keys as typed on her computer keyboard after many years of silence.
This week, write about something that you learned to appreciate. It may be related to your health, your business or your community. What triggered your interest and what did you learn?