“I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.” -Lao Tzu

Sometimes it isn’t that easy. Sometimes life gets complicated, and you have to get messy to become who you want to be. Sometimes you can’t sit back and wait; it takes persistence to make things happen. And sometimes it’s hard to empathize with another person when they’ve hurt you or someone you love.

Now forget about all that. You can easily find a million justifications for anxiety or hostility, but odds are they won’t bring you inner peace. What you can you do to create a sense of calm amidst the chaos of every day life?