Growing up, I was steeped in the values of doing, achieving, and productivity. My parents, like so many others, instilled this focus on action: Do the thing. Get it done. Sound familiar to any of you?

While I have worked to soften the edges of this well-intentioned conditioning, I have moments where I appreciate it.

But life is, indeed, calling each of us to do our best to fulfill our unique set of duties.  What can we do to make sure we are ready to meet the need of the hour?   One of my favorite ways to prepare myself is to get on my yoga mat to cultivate presence, awareness, strength, flexibility and balance.   Acting to the best of our ability, bringing an intention to be of service and relinquishing attachment to any particular outcome.