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The Anatomy of Gratitude

The last two years mostly due to COVID have been the most challenging for our generation. It has affected every aspect of our lives and changed the way we do many things. It has impacted the way we live, work, significantly the way we die and think. I believe one of the most important of these is how it has influenced the way we think. Why is how we think important? Because thinking drives behavior. Simply stated “Gratitude” starts with a thought. That thought leads to changes in the brain which results in a response; emotionally or physically. Gratitude has the “power” to influence one's attitude, behavior, and physical well-being.

We will look closely at what makes the act of “Gratitude” so powerful by closely examining its parts: what it is, why it is important and how to release its power.

Gwen Graddy, MD

Dr. Gwen Graddy is a native of Detroit. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and her medical school education at Wayne State University School of Medicine. In 1987, she joined Henry Ford Health System and PACESEMI in 2001 and retired in 2021.

She presently serves on the Presbyterian Village of Michigan Board of Directors and Wayne State University School of Medicine – Medical Alumni. Association Board of Governors. She is also on Medical Advisory Board for the Straight Gate International Church, Department Head of the Straight Gate Health Ministry.

Her vision is to take the many lessons she has learned as a physician over years of providing patient care and share it through teaching and coaching with future physicians and healthcare providers.

She is blessed to have one daughter, three granddaughters, one great granddaughter and one great grandson.

Her favorite hobbies are gardening and writing.

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