Yielding the Will to the Way: Embracing the Dao in Leadership and Life In the face of modern challenges—stress, overwork, and the relentless push to succeed—many individuals find themselves locked in a battle of wills. We push harder, resist challenges, and force outcomes, believing this is the path to success. This effort often leaves us…
In my years as a physician and integrative health expert, I’m often asked why I left medicine as society views it, as my work has expanded beyond the walls of traditional medical practice. For me, medicine has never been confined to treating symptoms or prescribing medications; rather, I view medicine as life itself — a…
The essence of emotional intelligence lies in our ability to feel our emotions fully, yet not be overtaken by them. There’s immense power in allowing ourselves to experience the full spectrum of emotions — from joy to sorrow, from excitement to fear — because each emotion carries a message. However, to harness this power, we…
In today’s dynamic work environments, we often hear that leaders need to be strong, decisive, and goal-oriented. While these traits are indeed important, one aspect of leadership is frequently overlooked—the ability to be self-aware and to feel. Many of us think of emotions as something to be controlled or even avoided, especially in professional settings.…