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daily dose

gratitude
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“ Start your day by writing a list 1O THINGS I AM

GRATEFUL FOR TODAY
of the things you are grateful for.

Do that daily and it will 1

change your life. “

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WHAT’S A TYPICAL DAY and longevity. In it, I delve into how
LOOK LIKE FOR YOU? we all have a gift, a mission, and
When I wake up, I focus on a purpose in life. Often, we put all
gratitude, which brings me back we have into achieving our goals 3
to what I am most passionate and daily tasks, but we do so at
about in my life—taking care of the detriment of our health. To
my family and my community. me, spartans are people who help
I pray and I meditate. us, put others before themselves, 4

I meditate throughout the day, and focus on the betterment of
too—in my office, when I walk my humanity. The book explores the
dog, when I am driving my car. importance of mind, body, and
It doesn’t have to be a long or spirit balance to achieve our best, 5
formal seated practice. At the end healthiest selves while serving
of the day, I repeat these practices others.
before going to sleep. WHAT’S ONE PIECE OF HEALTH
ADVICE YOU HAVE FOR PEOPLE?
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO WRITE Start your day by writing down 6
A BOOK? WHY THE TITLE? at least 10 things you are grateful
My book, Healing the Spartan, for. Do that daily and it will change
which will publish soon, provides a your life. The health benefits
breakthrough plan to heart health are immeasurable.
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