Recent research suggests that for most of us, the first signs of daily stress begin as early as 7:23 a.m. While my therapist maintains we cannot control what happens to us, we can control our response to it and prepare ourselves to mindfully navigate the rocky road of human existence. To help us walk that road with a little more grace and a little less cortisol, we turn to the calming influence and insights of Shi Xing Mi (Walter Gjergja), a Shaolin secular monk of the 32nd generation who traded the board room for the temple and now helps others integrate ancient wisdom for modern times.. Read on to learn more about Gjergja's tips for cutting stress and cultivating zen.