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    Building Your Psychological Immunity

    by Kate Eckman May 17, 2021 3 minutes
    Building Your Psychological Immunity by Kate Eckman. Photograph of a gratitude journal by Gabrielle Henderson
    Photograph by Gabrielle Henderson

    Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

    We hear often about the benefits of building a resilient physical immune system, but what of our emotional and spiritual wellbeing?

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    Just like exercise bolsters our physical immune system, spiritual exercise can bolster our psychological immune system. And just as getting enough daily vitamins supports our physical being, engaging in daily spiritual practices supports our spiritual being and overall wellbeing. Think of these practices as your “spiritual vitamins.” Let’s delve into one of my favorite and most effective ways to boost our spirit’s immunity:

    Pay a Gratitude Visit (Even a Virtual One)

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