Living the Teachings in a Fast-Paced Corporate Environment
By Lita Sands • 3 min read
By Lita Sands • 3 min read
My life with Mingyur Rinpoche began in 2007 when I found The Joy of Living in a bookstore while waiting for a train. Since then, my life has had its ups and downs, but one thing has held true — his Joy of Living teachings are my touchstone and have given my life meaning and purpose.
The career I’ve chosen in Life Sciences is incredibly rewarding. It helps usher in precision medicine therapies that help patients globally. It’s also involved working for some very large and complex organizations. My role as a consultant is packed throughout the day with Zoom calls. I like to call Monday through Friday “blursday” because the days are so intense.
I have a driven personality, and earlier in my career, I would get upset when my colleagues interrupted me doing “work.” My first retreat with Rinpoche taught me that no person could be an island. We are all so highly dependent on each other for everything that it would be impossible to survive without each other.
He taught me that life is all about people.
So, how do I keep my sanity in this increasingly complex world?
Like many of you, I am a work in progress. When asked to write this article, my first instinct was to decline. Who am I to share my perspective with others? But perhaps sharing this small story helps motivate others to see the beauty of people and the joy that can be experienced, even in a hectic environment.
June 2024
Lita Sands lives with her husband and four dogs in Lambertville, New Jersey. They enjoy hiking along the canal paths and the lively group of friends they have made there. In addition to her career in Life Sciences, Lita is an avid photographer and has been recognized for her work capturing the beauty of New Orleans and its people.
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