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The Well Lived Life by Gladys McCarey M.D.

A 102 Year Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age

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Dr Gladys McGarey, centenarian, medical doctor and co-founder of the American Holistic Medical Association in 1978, began her medical practice almost eighty years ago. Internationally recognised as the Mother of Holistic Medicine, she has pioneered a new way of thinking about disease and health for the past fifty years. A proponent of the Mind, Body, Spirit connection she explores the intersection of spirituality and medicine and suggests that all true healing comes from within.

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Dr Gladys says that “If you can live through the issues that you have been faced with, they become one of your teachers.” In her book she shares her six secrets for a well lived life. In a story telling style, which is easily accessible to all, each secret is followed by a simple exercise to inspire us on how to live our best life:

• You are here for a reason: How to find your passion that helps you stay oriented in your life’s purpose.
• All life needs to move: How to move—spiritually, mentally, and physically and let go of trauma and other roadblocks
• Love is the most powerful medicine: Learn to love yourself—and others—into healing
•   You are never truly alone: How to build a community that is meaningful to you
•   Everything is your teacher: Discover the deep learnings that come from pain and setbacks
• Spend your energy wildly: How to embrace your life fully and feel motivated every day

This book is stimulating and inspiring and full of practical wisdom. Dr Gladys will change the way you think about health and healing as she shares her vision for a healthier and more joyful future for us all.

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I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wishes to explore and expand their horizons.

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Frontiers was founded in 2007 by  Henry Markram  and  Kamila Markram , two neuroscientists from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne,  Switzerland. It is now the #3rd most-cited  and 6th largest research publisher and open science platform. Its research journals are community-driven and peer-reviewed by editorial boards of over 202,000 top researchers.

I recently read one of its articles: “Measuring What Counts in Life: The Development and Initial Validation of the Fulfilled Life Scale (FLS),” in which Doris Baumann and Willibald Ruch (Department of Psychology, University of Zürich) share the results of their research on a subject of special interest to me: the well-lived life .  Here is a direct link to their article.

Over time, Gladys McGarey identified six articles of faith that enabled her to achieve and sustain her own health and happiness. They serve as the focal points in her remarkable memoir, shared with a fervent hope that her insights help others to achieve a well-lived life. Here are the six principles:

“l. You are here for a reason. 2. All life needs to move. 3. Love is the medicine. 4. You are never truly alone. 5. Everything is your teacher. 6. Spend your energy y wildly (even if you’re 102!)”

She devotes a separate section to each. Presumably those who read this book will no doubt have their own “secrets” or would rephrase McGarey’s. She developed a perspective and then a mindset that enabled her to examine human experience in general — and her own experiences in particular — [begin italics] holistically [end italics]. More specifically, she focused on various systems (e.g. physical, biological, social) that should be viewed as wholes, not merely as a collection of parts. The term “holism” was coined by Jan Smuts in his 1926 book  Holism and Evolution . The modern use of the word generally refers to treating a person as an integrated whole, rather than as a collection of separate systems. For example, well-being may be regarded as not merely physical health, but also psychological and spiritual well-being.

Over the years, I have developed a set of what could be viewed as my own secular articles of faith. It remains a struggle to follow all of them to the full extent. They include:

o With two eyes and two ears, and only one mouth, observe and listen to others at least 80% of the time. o Help those who cannot help themselves. o In business, feeling appreciated is more important to employees and customers than almost anything else. o You get only one chance to make a positive first impression. o In a moral crisis, never remain neutral. o If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.

From others:

o Voltaire: “Cherish those who seek the truth but beware of those who find it.” o Hippocrates: “Do no harm.” o Theodore Roosevelt: “People won’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” o Steven Wright: “The early bird may get the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese.” o African proverb #1: “Trust but verify.” o African proverb #2: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

Do you have a set of your own principles? If not, I suggest you formulate one. It is a difficult but enlightening exercise.  HEre are two suggestions: Highlight key passages in Gladys McGarey’s book, and, keep a lined notebook near at hand while reading it in order to record your own comments, questions, page references, and (I hope) efforts to identify your values and principles based on them as well as specific (ambitious but doable) goals, and perhaps a”To Do” list with deadlines.

Those who share my high regard for The Well-Lived Life are urged to check out three others: Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture  (2008); Clayton Christensen’s How Will You Measure Your Life? (2012), written with James Allworth and Karen Dillen; and Find Your Why (2017), written by Simon Sinek, with David Mead and Peter Docker.

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At over one hundred years old, Dr. Gladys McGarey still offers life consultations to help people connect with their physician within. Recognized as a pioneer of the allopathic and holistic medical movements, she is also a founding diplomat of the American Board of Holistic Medicine. She is the cofounder and past president of the American Holistic Medical Association (now called the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine), as well as the cofounder of the Academy of Parapsychology and Medicine. Dr. Gladys lives and works in Scottsdale, Arizona, where for many years she shared a medical practice with her daughter. She currently has a life coaching practice, maintains a healthy diet, and enjoys a good piece of cake every now and then.

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---- Others talk about longevity. Dr Gladys is living it . . . Dr. Gladys McGarey – the mother of holistic medicine and a practicing doctor aged 102 – reveals the secrets of how to live to a great age filled with vitality, purpose and joy. In The Well-Lived Life , Dr Gladys shares the lessons she has learned in her hundred plus years of life, as well as the six secrets of true health and happiness. This counterintuitive approach is nothing to do with conserving energy – rather it’s all about spending it, wildly. Sharing life-changing stories of miraculous healing from patients of all ages, Dr. Gladys will not only fundamentally change the way you think about a well-lived life – but also show you how to embrace it. ---- 'I want everyone to pick up this book and read it' Deepak Chopra 'Incredibly insightful . Very special. Full of wisdom . I can’t think of a single person that this book won’t help’ Dr Rangan Chatterjee 'If you want to know the secret to living a truly good life then I don't imagine there's anyone you'd be better off hearing from' Jane Garvey, Times Radio 'Amazing . This book is moving as well as being filled with practical wisdom . Beautifully written' Nadiya Hussain 'Dr. Gladys' extraordinary book will offer millions of readers the simple yet revolutionary secrets to discover true health and happiness at any age' Mark Hyman, New York Times bestselling author of Young Forever and The Pegan Diet 'Gladys McGarey inhabits the real world where body, brain, and spirit are inseparable, and her century of wisdom is infused with science, medicine and soul' Dr. Robert Waldinger, Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development and New York Times bestselling author of The Good Life 'Dr. Gladys is as illuminating as she is engaging . Her combination of medical knowledge and lived experience will be an empowering guide for legions' Sara Gottfried MD, New York Times bestselling author of Women, Food, and Hormones

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Dr. Gladys McGarey will be 102 years old at the time of this book’s publication and she is a still-consulting doctor. Recognized as a pioneer of the allopathic and holistic medical movements, she is also a founding diplomat of the American Board of Holistic Medicine.

She is the cofounder and past president of the American Holistic Medical Association, as well as the cofounder of the Academy of Parapsychology and Medicine and the founder of The International Academy of Clinical Hypnosis. Dr. Gladys lives and works in Scottsdale, Arizona, where for many years she shared a medical practice with her daughter. She currently has a medical consulting practice, maintains a healthy diet, and enjoys a good piece of cake every now and then. She has spoken at TEDx.

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One of the loveliest ways to ease yourself fully out of the post-winter blahs and into springtime is to quit being a wallflower and instead surround yourself with living, blooming plants.

From botanical gardens to plant sales and garden tours, it’s time to make like the Scarecrow in “The Wizard of Oz” and while away the hours, conferring with flowers.

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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay is open for the season, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maine Days are May 31 to June 2, when anyone with a Maine driver’s license or state ID gets in for free. Ditto for dads/father figures on Father’s Day (June 16). Advance registration is required. With more than 300 acres of gardens and natural spaces, including a waterfall, there will be plenty to see, smell and bask in the scenery.

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Viles Arboretum is a botanical garden in Augusta with 6 miles of trails and more than 20 botanical collections. It’s open daily from sunrise to sunset, and admission is free. There are 224 acres with all sorts of flora and fauna to discover. Leashed dogs are welcome, and the visitor center is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

Viles Arboretum offers medicinal plant walks, and although the May 18 session is full, you can still register for the June 15 and Sept. 14 events, lead by herbalist, homeopath and flower essence practitioner Debra Bluth. Tickets are $25. Advertisement

The Mount Desert Land & Garden Preserve has four areas to explore on its property in Northeast Harbor: the Asticou Azelea Garden (dawn to dusk daily), the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden (noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday from July 9 to Sept. 8, reservations required), Thuya Garden (dawn to dusk daily, June 15 to Oct. 14) and Little Long Pond Natural Lands (hiking trails and carriage roads open dawn to dusk daily). On June 26, at the Wildflowers of Little Long Pond event, participants can wander around the garden’s fields and forest, spotting wildflowers along the way while practicing how to identify them.

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2nd Annual Tree Hugging 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Deering Oaks Park, Portland. portlandmaine.gov The tree hugging is a family-friendly community gathering to celebrate Portland’s many trees. Park ranger Liz Collado will lead a sensory awakening and forest bathing session. Along with tree hugging, there will be a storytime, and you can touch a forestry truck and meet naturalist Noah Querido and Portland city arborist Mark Reiland. Just down the road, you’ll find Fessenden Park, on the corner of Brighton and Deering Avenues. The tulips have arrived, and it’s worth a visit to see them.

McLaughlin Garden Lilac Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 24. McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, 97 Main St., South Paris, $5. mclaughlingardens.org You’ll find more than 125 varieties of lilacs at the McLaughlin Garden Lilac Festival. Explore on your own or take a guided tour led by a horticulturist. There will also be family-friendly activities, and you can shop for native and unusual plants.

4th annual Woodfords Community Garden Tour 1-4 p.m. June 8. Woodfords Corner Community in Back Cove, Deering Highlands, Oakdale and Deering Center, $20 suggested donation. woodfordscorner.org Presented by Friends of Woodfords Corner, this self-guided tour features at least 10 gardens. As you make your way down the list, you’ll find yourself pleasantly surprised by all of the hidden havens bursting with flowers, plants and impressive yardscaping elements.

Peony Society of Maine 23rd annual Garden Tour 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 8 and 15. Both tours start at 1348 Ohio St., Bangor, $5 donation. peonysocietyofmaine.net You’ll visit multiple gardens in Bangor, Winterport, Ripley and St. Albans, and your senses will be filled with countless peonies. A peony plant will be raffled off at the end of each tour. Advertisement

Hidden Gardens of Historic Bath 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 22. Sagadahoc Preservation Inc., 880 Washington St., Bath, $40. sagadahocpreservation.org The Hidden Gardens of Historic Bath house and garden tour features several homes in North Bath. Every stop on the tour will be a treat for your senses and may motivate you to make some of your own magic when you get back home.

Garden Conservancy Open Garden Days 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 29. Beckett Castle Rose Garden, Singles Road, Cape Elizabeth, $10. gardenconservancy.org You’ll see plenty of roses as well as ocean views at Beckett Castle, which sits right on the water, with views of five lighthouses. The castle was built in 1871, and its rose garden features more than 70 varieties of heirloom roses. A 50-foot stone tower doubles as the rose arbor entrance to the castle.

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Tate House Museum’s Annual Plant and Herb Sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 18. Tate House Museum, 1267 Westbrook St., Portland, 207-774-6177.  tatehouse.org The wide selection includes perennials divided from the museum’s 18th century reproduction garden. Visitors can also make their own “seed bombs” and get a sneak peak at a new installation by artist Ashley Page from 10 a.m. to noon.

Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland Spring Plant S ale 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. May 18, Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, 217 Landing Road, Westbrook, 207-854-9771.  arlgp.org   Perennials, house plants and more will be on sale, and plants that don’t have specific pricing are “name your own fee.” Anyone interested in donating plants or pots to the sale should send a message to [email protected] .

Taking Root Plant Sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 1, Tom Settlemire Community Garden, Maurice Drive, Brunswick, 207-729-7694.  btlt.org This annual sale is organized by the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust. Proceeds benefit the Common Good Garden, which provides food and gardening education for the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program. Master gardeners will be on hand to help shoppers choose their best options.

Scarborough Land Trust Native Plant Sale and Spring Festival 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 1, Broadturn Farm, 388 Broadturn Road, Scarborough, 207-289-1199.  scarboroughlandtrust.org Visitors will find native plants, food vendors, local artisans, guided nature walks and activities for kids. To preorder plants, visit the Scarborough Land Trust website.

Maine Audubon Society Native Plants Sale and Festival 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 8, Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, 207-781-2330.  maineaudubon.org More than 75 species of native wildflowers, shrubs and tree seedlings will be available, along with workshops, info tables and experts.

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