The Hidden Downside of Being Hyper-Busy

Years ago, my hometown of New York City was immortalized in a popular advertising campaign with the moniker, “The City that Never Sleeps.” Living in a perpetually active metropolis, it’s easy to be swept up in turbo-charged energy and unrelenting motion. Newton’s Laws of Motion states that “an object at rest remains at rest, and … Read more

The Gift of an Exclamation Point

I am an exclamation point! One day my dear friend Raigan said, “Li, you are an exclamation point!” We both laughed. This kind sentiment and the laughter that ensued was a great gift from my cherished friend—and Raigan’s gift is one that has kept giving! Whenever I need an extra boost of energy, I remind … Read more

Meditation for Having 500 Tabs Open in Your Brain

Technology enables us to accomplish many things with ease and efficiency. However, sometimes I feel as if there are 500 tabs open in my brain and all of those projects are clamoring for my immediate attention. When we are overwhelmed with a mountain of unanswered e-messages, sometimes we can overheat and shut down—just like our … Read more

Navigating Life as the Author of Your Own Story

Our life stories are highly individual, magnificent creations made up of millions of shimmering fragments that coalesce into a beautiful portrait of our lives. On my podcast and media tour to promote my debut memoir SOARING into Strength: Love Transcends Pain, I am delighted each day to discover that my family’s poignant, funny, and zany … Read more