Dear colleagues,<\/p>\n
To attain knowledge, add things every day.\u00a0To attain wisdom, remove things every day.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
(Lao-tse<\/em><\/strong>)\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The Tao Te Ching is a\u00a0<\/strong>Chinese classic text\u00a0written around 400 BC and traditionally credited to the Lao-tse. In the quest for a life that feels less busy, there is no getting around the need to say \u2018no\u2019 to some things.\u00a0But which things? Lao-tse invites us to focus on what is essential, to know our deepest calling and heart\u2019s treasure and to keep our eye on that prize.\u00a0In this lies wisdom: letting that which is extraneous fall away.<\/p>\n
This is no easy thing.\u00a0The world clamors for our attention, drawing us in many directions at once, inviting us to prioritize everything.\u00a0Which of course would be to prioritize nothing.\u00a0\u00a0Every powerful \u201cyes\u201d is supported by our capacity and readiness to say \u201cno\u201d to competing and less important claims for our attention.<\/p>\n
There is no pill that will make decisions around what to say yes to and when to say no easier.\u00a0But give yourself permission to say \u201cno\u201d\u00a0\u00a0strategically.<\/p>\n
Best,<\/p>\n
GME Wellness Committee<\/p>\n\n