Seon Ashram Trust Visit (2020)

I once chased goals that were measured by titles, achievements, and recognition — the kind of success that looks impressive from the outside but often leaves an emptiness within. Over time, through moments of both struggle and reflection, I came to understand that fulfillment does not lie in accumulating accomplishments, but in serving others with compassion. My life’s purpose began to reveal itself not in competition, but in care — in being present for people when they need comfort, understanding, or healing.

My journey into this realization began long before I entered the field of healthcare. During my formative years, my involvement with the National Service Scheme (NSS) taught me the value of service and selflessness. Through community work and outreach, I witnessed the profound difference a small act of kindness can make in someone’s life. Visiting orphanages, old-age homes, and rural communities opened my eyes to human suffering and resilience alike. These experiences planted a seed — a quiet desire to dedicate my life to the service of others.

With U.C. Paulose – Sharing Moments of Guidance and Inspiration

That seed found deeper roots during my time at Seon Ashram, a home for the mentally challenged, abandoned, and destitute. The days spent there were humbling and transformative. I learned that healing is not just a medical act — it’s emotional and spiritual too. Listening to someone’s story, offering a hand to those society often overlooks, or simply sitting beside a person in silence — these became sacred gestures. Seon Ashram reshaped my understanding of humanity, empathy, and what it truly means to care.

My professional journey further evolved when I joined Care Crew Healthcare Limited, a company devoted to supporting vulnerable individuals across various care settings. Over time, the organization transitioned into what is now known as the Iris Care Group, a name that reflects compassion, growth, and clarity. Working with them allowed me to blend purpose with profession — providing quality care while learning to understand each person’s unique physical, mental, and emotional needs. Through this work, I found that caregiving is not just a duty; it’s a relationship of trust, respect, and shared humanity.

Perhaps my inclination toward compassion is also rooted in my own family legacy. My lineage traces back to the Pakalomattam family, one of the oldest and most respected Syrian Christian families in Kerala. Over generations, our branch evolved through Kulathinaprayil and later Chemattakuzhy, reflecting not just the passing of land and name, but the continuation of values — faith, service, and moral strength. This heritage reminds me that true legacy is not built in wealth or power, but in character and care for others.

Today, my journey feels like a convergence of past and present — the spiritual grounding of my ancestors, the empathy I learned through Seon Ashram and NSS, and the professional purpose shaped through Iris Care Group. For me, healthcare is not merely a career; it is a calling — a way to honor the dignity of life, to heal beyond medicine, and to live in alignment with the truest part of myself.

By Libin Chemettakuzhy Antony