Transform Fatigue, Overwhelm & Anxiety into Energy & Purpose-Driven Success

One of my favorite quotes from the summer is from my Taoist teacher, Dr. Nan Lu. “Doing nothing is doing something”. Dr. Nan Lu It was a strategy he offered for creating more peacefulness and harmony in our daily lives. Summer offers most of us time to focus on recharging and renewing our energy. But this is the last day of August. Summer is coming to a close. The fall rush is at the starting gate. It’s preparing to bear down on us. Some school districts are already back in s

I used to associate being “in the red” with being over budget, not having enough funds to manage demands. Thanks to smarty-pants phones, I also associate this phrase with my phone. It’s a loud and clear message that “I’m going to quit you, if you don’t plug me in”. It even warns me, “low battery”. Some devices offer battery stretch or low power mode. But I really do not like seeing these messages on my phone. In fact, they leave me feeling a bit delinquent, like I haven’t pro

“Count your blessings”. Say, “Thank you”. It’s very likely that you heard these statements from your parents and grandparents, elders or spiritual teachers. Like many children you may have ended your day with nightly prayers or affirmations. The adults in your life coached you to say what you were thankful for and to ask for special blessings for those you love. If you ever forgot to say thank you, your caregivers reminded you until it became a seamless practice. These early