Learn the framework that 103-year-old holistic medicine specialist Gladys McGarey is using to structure her 10-year longevity plan.
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But lately shes turned her focus toward her connections.
The more we connect with our true inner purpose, the longer and healthier we are likely to live.
Thats when my juice really starts flowing, says Dr. McGarey.
To this end, moments of introspection and reflection are included in Dr. McGareys daily routine.
holistic medicine specialist and author ofThe Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age
Below, she breaks them down and shares how they help her continue living her purpose.
A 103-year-old holistic medicine specialists 5 Ls for living your purpose and boosting longevity
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Life
Recognizing that we all have potential is the root of this, says Dr. McGarey.
Life and love have to be together because they cant function without each other, she says.
If love isnt the activating factor, life dies because it gets stuck.
It requires warmth and love to turn into something that can promote bonding, says Dr. McGarey.
Listening
If youhear what a person is saying without actuallylistening, you miss an opportunity for connection.
Listening with love and empathy is key, says Dr. McGarey.
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