Medicine is not only a science, but also a study of people; The path of medicine is not only the path of technological advancement, but also the path of spiritual cultivation. The starting point of this path often begins with a simple yet steadfast original intention. It may originate from the touch of experiencing illness in childhood, the inspiration of the ideal of using a suspended pot to help the world, or the desire to explore the mysteries of life. The original intention, like the first light in the dark night, illuminated the long road of studying medicine and laid the foundation for facing life and death, challenging limits, and upholding responsibilities in the future. It's another year when the apricot trees are fragrant. Today marks the eighth Chinese Physician's Day, with the theme of "Virtue in Action, Skill in Diligence". On this occasion, People's Daily Online and the People's Good Doctor app have launched a special program called "Protecting the Original Aspiration and Paying Tribute to Extraordinary Doctors", inviting 14 academicians and Chinese medical masters to share their thoughts, revisit the glorious original aspiration that illuminated life, draw strength, and continue to write an extraordinary chapter for Chinese doctors on the great journey of safeguarding people's health. With this plan, I would like to extend the highest holiday respect to all Chinese doctors who are fighting on the front line of protecting life! Let that benevolence and responsibility penetrate the dust of time, illuminating every colleague who is currently or will soon embark on the path of medicine, making "guarding the original intention" a conscious integration into the bloodline, and making "paying tribute to the extraordinary" a force to forge ahead. (New Society)