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The Miracle Morning After 50: A Proven Path to Joy, Vitality, and Purpose for Aging Adults by Hal Elrod and Dwayne J. Clark is a self-help guide that leans into the ways that structured morning routines influence health, cognitive function, and overall daily performance for people over fifty. They describe the S.A.V.E.R.S. system, which includes Silence, Affirmations, Visualization, Exercise, Reading, and Scribing, as a framework for building intentional mornings that promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The guidance is highly detailed, whether they are sharing insight on breathwork and affirmations, or visualization and gentle exercise, and they encourage you to begin with small increments of time and add more over the weeks, to strengthen adherence. All this and more is provided to keep the Miracle Morning adaptable and backed up by science, case studies, and multiple references.
Hal Elrod and Dwayne J. Clark’s The Miracle Morning After 50 is a very well-written guide. The authors do an excellent job of bringing the Miracle Morning philosophy to readers with plenty of advice, and even thoughtful adaptations depending on which decade over fifty a reader is in. Both authors contribute throughout, and the inclusion of testimonials from people who have embraced these practices makes the benefits feel relatable. I like that they translate habits into actionable routines that are actually achievable, showing how small changes in the morning can result in increased vitality, focus, and satisfaction throughout the day. The standout to me as a woman of Asian descent, aside from the better-known Tai Chi, is the championing of “Earthing.” I personally connected this with the philosophy I grew up with called shinrin yoku, or Forest bathing, and I found the inclusion to be wonderful. Overall, this is a fabulous book through and through. Very highly recommended.
