Ivan Edwards

"Medicine has taken a trend where we are treating disease[s] when they occur because we ignored the preventative measures in treating them before they occur."

"So, we need to include a non-medicinal approach for treating disease."

"We have to take a bold step and dictate what is right for the patients, not just give them medications...Yes, medication does have a role, and I am not downplaying that role, but let’s look at a holistic approach to treating people. Let’s include meditation, appropriate diet, exercise, medications . . ."

"There is no magic pill that will cure you. You only have to look at the outcomes."

"Why do people who meditate, exercise, and take care of themselves feel better?"

"Health and wellness begin with your mindset. Living a healthy life starts with a healthy mindset."

"People who meditate sleep better, think better, and cultivate good habits. They gain serenity and calmness."

"I existed in a space that defied simple labels. I accepted myself. I embraced me."

"Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back; it’s about growing stronger through adversity."

"I saw death, suffered hunger and torture, and lost members of my family ... Giving up on life was not an option."

"I had to learn to forgive and let go."

"I knew I was destined for the stars."

"The three things that propelled me forward and soaring were: my faith in God, my determination to excel, and my parents’ words of admonition that I could do anything I wanted to."

".. life is not merely about self-preservation. Instead, it’s about enriching society through acts of altruism and meaningful contributions."

"My achievements are not for my personal gain, but to uplift those who need help the most."

"Continuous learning, adaptability, and empathy have been the most impactful qualities in my journey."

"Embrace Learning: Always be curious and open-minded. Seek out opportunities to learn and don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone."

"Be Adaptable: Understand that change is a part of life. Instead of resisting it, learn to adapt and see it as an opportunity for growth."

"Cultivate Empathy: Try to understand things from other people’s perspectives. It not only helps in building strong relationships but also enriches your own understanding of the world."

"I take a break: I’ve found that occasionally stepping back from a stressful situation, even if it’s just for a few moments, can help clear my mind and alleviate feelings of overwhelm."

"When you see someone in a military uniform, you run the other way."

"I witnessed some events that forced resilience in me."

"We join the military because we want to join something bigger than ourselves."

"The panel said they look at how many years of experience a candidate has in terms of helping other people."

"So that’s what I’m doing. I am trying to do the best I can to enrich other people because somebody did it for me."

"When I was a kid I used to try and fix little animals. When there was a frog that was hurt, I would try to splint the leg."

"I found my passion and I can tie it in with my quest to improve humanity, to make things right, to make things worthwhile for somebody, regardless of who they are."