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7 Steps of Spiritual Fitness

Chris Forte’s 7 Spiritual Fitness Steps

What do you lean on when you-know-what hits the life fan?

Chris Forte, spiritual teacher, dad, yogi and author of, had to lean hard on his spiritual practice when his life started coming apart at the seams a few years ago with the end of his 17 year marriage and losing his 3 business in 8 years. Not new to adversity or the messiness of this human experience — he has in fact shared some of that journey previously in . But lucky are we that he has stayed the course through it all — because like a phoenix rising from the ashes, along with it has come purpose, perspective, passion and a deep desire to serve others.

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