In the book series, Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far East, Baird Spalding talks about meeting a beautiful young woman in his travels through the Himalayan Mountains. He said she appeared to be about 19 or 20 years old. As it turned out, she was well over 100 years old!
How could that be?
Baird goes on to explain the lady’s people were known for their long lives, some as many as 800 or 900 years, as we count time today.… Read more
“…that condition we know as old age….does not exist in actual form in the scheme of this universe.” ~ Life and Teachings of the Masters of the Far East
As a society, we have a deep dread of old age. But is that justified? Or is it even real?
Our scientists tell us all the cells in our bodies are renewed every 7 years. That means the oldest we can be is 7 years.
But, for most humans, that is not their experience.… Read more
Happy Aging WomanDo you dread aging? Our society places physical youth and beauty on a pedestal, and does all it can to deny the passing years.
Is it possible to grow older, and still be happy and have fun? I think so.
Here are some of Spirit’s thoughts:
I never thought much about growing older—that is, until it started happening to me.
But you know what? This is the best time of my life. I’m having more fun, am happy and healthy, and doing only what I love. I’ve learned every moment is precious.
The best part is I’ve found that inner peace and joy that seemed to elude me in my younger years.
I would say—and this is a totally unscientific conclusion, based only on my personal observations—most folks are not having fun as they grow older.… Read more
We live in a society today obsessed with youth and physical beauty. And, in my opinion, a society with too little regard for the wisdom and experience of older folks.
Society considers growing older a curse none of us can escape—unless we die young. We’re driven desperately to find something—anything—that will keep us young. The list is virtually endless—plastic surgery, injections, drugs, etc.
It never occurs to most of us that growing older can actually be fun. It doesn’t have to be a drag.… Read more
Most of the folks I know, especially in my age group, dread growing older. And for many, when they reach a certain point, the process truly is dreadful.
But that is not the way it has to be. Nor, do I believe, is it the way it’s supposed to be.
Here’s a magnificent man who proves growing older can be joyful and fun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YClou5Saj78
And here’s Spirit
Spirit
As we’ve said many times over the years, life is supposed to be fun.… Read more
Almost two months ago we published a blog post called Destined To Deteriorate. I was reminded of that post a few days ago as I was reading an article about aging.
One of the folks interviewed for the article, a medical doctor, said it was virtually inevitable, if we live long enough, we will all fall apart mentally and physically. As he put it, eventually we end up as the patients of some medical practitioner or other.
I was turned off by the good doctor’s comments.… Read more
The other day an old friend and I were talking about the many blessings we have in our lives. Then, somehow, our conversation drifted to a “fact of life” we all must face, assuming we live long enough — growing old.
My friend — I’ll call him “Jack” — is an upbeat, positive, happy guy. He has much to be thankful for — work he loves, financial abundance, a happy marriage, a loving family, good health. Everything most folks aspire to.… Read more
I know many of you have seen the movie, Tuning In. The filmmakers, David Thomas and Matthiew Klinck, recently published a book, Tuning In: A Journalist, 6 Trance Channelers and Messages from the Other Side. The book gives you a detailed “behind-the-scenes” look at the filming of the movie.… Read more