Humans are endlessly fascinated by time—what it is, how it affects us, how we can use it best, and so on.
And we also dread it. Fear of aging is one of the greatest fears humans experience. Is there anything to fear? Spirit would say there is not. Here are some of their random thoughts, in no particular order, on time and aging.
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
