Proust Questionnaire
Darren Tardif | Pharmacy Manager , ARTARx
Darren Tardif Responds to a Proust Questionnaire
Who is your favourite hero or heroine in fiction ?
R . A . Salvatore ’ s Drizzt Do ’ Urden . In my youth , I was riveted by books on adventure in magical lands , fascinated by the descriptions of mythical creatures , amazed at the hero ’ s resilience in the face of adversity . As I matured , I realized how Salvatore aptly used the iconic character ’ s story to express the dangers of prejudice , crafting tales that emphasize judgment not by character stereotypes or visual differences , but instead by the quality of one ’ s actions , morals , and character . Growing up reading these stories helped me develop and internalize a positive understanding of acceptance , and a worldview that values the strength of diversity .
What is your favourite virtue ?
Patience . As a pharmacist , I ’ ve found that being patient helps immensely in developing relationships and providing better care for clients . Taking time to get to know someone is one of my favourite aspects of this career and the main reason I opted into pharmacy over a more laboratory-based science degree . I am also grateful for everyone who has shown patience with me along the way . Pharmacy can be a very demanding profession at times , and the kindness of patience makes all the difference in the world on those particularly difficult days .
What is your idea of misery ?
Misery is the inability to entertain new ideas or to challenge your own positions , never being open to learning or growing ; deliberately unaware of one ’ s own ignorance , and overly confident in that conviction . We all have the capacity to better our understanding of the world and those we share with it and , in turn , improve our collective experiences .
How do you find meaning in life ?
For myself , I ’ ve always found meaning in life through my connections with family and friends , nurturing bonds with people close to me , supporting those I love to become the best versions of themselves , lifting those around me , and in turn , expecting the same from them . These actions give my life a sense of meaning and purpose .
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