Do you know the number one killer in the U.S.?

Everyday you can read or hear someone saying something different about what the number one killer in the U. S.. For years heart disease is at the top of the list, followed by cancer and stroke. Lately there is more conversation about stress and the examination of it being a contributor to the other three leading causes of death.

I am no statistician, but I know that stress does effect your overall well being. If you have stress or stressors in your life, commit to improving your situation from the inside out. Identify what ails you and examine its source on not only a physical level, but on spiritual, emotional, chemical, and structural levels, as well. 

A good place to start the process is through daily morning prayer or meditation.  If that is not your style, you can begin a gratitude journal or just by speaking your thoughts of thanks in the morning while preparing for your day. 

As a Christian-Zenist, I make it my duty to be still in the moment at some point throughout my day and be thankful for that moment. It is within that moment that all things exist. It is not the past and the future is unknown. All we have is the moment.  If you have never  really thought about it, take a minute and don't be surprised if you get hit like a ton of bricks.