I took Lao-Tzu’s words a little too literally, as it has been about 6 weeks since I last wrote. In this passage, he talks about living an unhurried life. Within the past 6 weeks, I visited Paris, I believe that city is the embodiment of living an unhurried life; there is a certain calm that I had not experienced in New York. The current Anxiety/Depression epidemic that is sweeping over the world, is a result of our ‘new and improved’ way of living. The pressure to be ON & always on the go is causing emotional and physical stress that we as humans have not experienced before.

Especially as a millennial, the pressure of ‘Making It’ adds an extra level of anxiety as we want to be recognized for our work by our peers, make more money and live a better life than our parents could afford. In short it seems like we’re racing east in search of the sunset.

As the Dirty Projectors song goes, “Stillness is the Move”. That is why mindfulness programs are in high demand now as we search for remedies for our new lifestyles. I like the idea of being in alignment with the Universe (Tao) and as a result, what is for you flows to you without excess effort on your part. In the words of Caliph Ali, “Thy lot or portion of life is seeking after thee; therefore be at rest from seeking after it.”

Our purpose is to remain in harmony with nature. Everything blooms (and dies) in its right time. I've learned to always remain in a state of gratitude, even when things appear to be going left. Trust that you and everything in your life is unfolding in divine order.