I am still practicing in the medical profession, but a defining moment made me realize that I had more to offer that went beyond my work in medicine. At some point, I began to realize that my true purpose and source of fulfillment came from my ability and desire to share my authentic self. At the time, I was a practicing consultant pharmacist, and I had made it a point to end one of my routine consulting lectures with five minutes of what I called the “Every Day Peace” moment. I shared my beliefs on universal truths, what it means to live a life of peace, and how to embrace our authentic selves. I was speaking to a room full of medical professionals, and I shared alternative ways (outside of traditional medical practices) to view and manage stress. Eventually, this 5-minute “Every Day Peace Moment” became a regular staple in my lectures. After several months, I was invited to be a keynote speaker in one of the upcoming events and the organization asked that I focus my talk on “Every Day Peace” instead of pharmacy. I was humbled that my message was useful and resonated with so many people. That was my defining moment.
