My growing up years were spent being disillusioned with the world and life-at-large because of the kind of bad things I witnessed happening to good people. Over time, I overcame the inertia of my disappointment by engaging in small daily acts of kindness and goodwill. There was still uncertainty over what the definition of benevolence truly entailed. Regardless, at an early age, I knew that however my life panned out, it would be rooted in meaningful purpose that would transc