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Right idea, wrong method?
As people age, they pine for the freedom and
fitness of youth.
Often, they pursue 'solutions' that are
far from ideal:
Exercise methods that brutally punish the body
Aesthetic changes
These
approaches fail to address the underlying issues and seldom result in a
long-term positive change. The main concerns need to be: mind, body,
attitude and lifestyle.
Youth passes
Clinging to the illusion that beauty can only be found in youth is one folly
of modern society. People pay for plastic surgery and expensive cosmetic
products in the hope of looking younger.
Yet, youth is just part of the aging process. Once it has gone, do not chase
it. Instead of pining for what has been, enjoy what is happening now.
There is a time for putting
together.
And another time for taking apart.
He who understands this course of events
Takes each new state in its proper time
With neither sorrow nor joy.
The Ancients said: "The hanged man cannot
cut himself down."
(Chuang Tzu)
Skin deep
Spa day, plastic surgery, cosmetic treatments, poor exercise and dyeing your
hair are not ideal methods for rejuvenation. They typically only address the
superficial.
Your face may look younger, but that is all... an aesthetic change is a
surface change.
Miracle cure?
There is no miracle cure for aging. We will age no matter what we do. But we
can address the quality of our lives. We can age with dignity, strength, a
sharp mind and reasonable fitness.
Lifestyle
One major area to consider is lifestyle. Our lifestyles choices and habits
reflect how we think and what is important to us. Much of what we do is the
outcome of familiarity.
We do what we are accustomed to doing. Change is often met with
stubbornness, pride, suspicion and fear.
How
we move conveys energy and
youth – not how buff we are.
(Anne Elliott)
Youthful mind
Why not re-discover what really makes
a person youthful?
Look at the characteristics of a youthful
mind:
Curious
Loving
Imaginative
Optimistic
Trusting
Kind
Adaptable
Indifferent to time
Takes initiative
Appreciates the simple things
Earnest
Wonderment
Commits to things they enjoy
Artless
Finds things out
Has few habits
Says YES
Fresh
Playful
Creative
Fascinated by the ordinary
Not anxious
Takes risks
Lacking refinement
Observant
Not petty
Joy
Improvisation
No real sense of 'self-image'
Not fixed
Keen to learn new things
Does things for themselves
Not thinking about the future
Motivated
Keen to try things out
Enthusiastic
Natural
Flexible
Willingness to change
No fixed opinions
Keen to listen
Open minded
Not political, not interested in the news, gossip etc
Passionate
Embracing new things
Keen to make friends
Celebrates without the need for alcohol or drugs
Enjoys a challenge
Uncontrived
Does not expect things to be easy
Asks lots of questions
Exploring the immediate
Not speculating
Loves mystery
For
Rachel
Page created
21 May 2007
Last updated
04 May 2023