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Wellness with Sun Tzu Art of War

Wellness with Sun Tzu Art of War Today, I want to share with you how the ancient wisdom of Sun Tzu’s Art of War can guide us toward wellness—not just physical wellness, but emotional, mental, and even spiritual well-being. ​ When we think of The Art of War , we often picture battles and strategies for conflict. But Sun Tzu’s teachings go far beyond warfare. ​ At its core, his philosophy is about achieving harmony, clarity, and balance—qualities that are essential for true wellness in our fast-paced, modern lives. ​ 1. Win Before the Battle Begins ​ Sun Tzu famously said, “The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.” In the context of wellness, this means preparing yourself so well that you avoid unnecessary stress and conflict. ​ Ask yourself: ·        Are you overcommitting to tasks that drain your energy? ·        Are you fighting battles that don’t align with your purpose? ​ Wellness begins with cla...

The Inner Compass: Mental Wellness with Yijing

“At 50, we’re supposed to have seen the world… But why do we still feel lost sometimes?” In 2019, a 67-year-old client told me, “Andy, I’ve lived through 2 cancers, a divorce, and 3 adult children who don’t talk to me much. But the hardest thing? Facing my own thoughts at 3 a.m.” That’s when I introduced her to the Yijing —a 7,000-year-old Chinese classic also known as the Book of Changes . It’s not about fortune-telling. It’s about finding inner stability in an unstable world. In her words, “I stopped reacting. I started reflecting. I now sleep through the night.” 💡 Core Idea (4 min) 1. Yijing is NOT just ancient—it’s timeless. The Yijing teaches that change is constant, but more importantly, how we respond to change determines our mental state. It offers 64 “ hexagrams ” or patterns—each one a mirror to life situations. Each one teaches us how to see, accept, and act wisely. Let me give you 3 ways Yijing helps with mental wellness : ① Stillness before Action The very first hexagram,...