A Spiritual Vision of the Aging Body
Gerrit Gielen – Some people view the body much like they do a machine, for example, a car. The analogy is fitting. A car needs regular oil changes; in an emergency, we may need a blood transfusion. A car goes in for regular checkups; we go in for our yearly medical checkup. Cars have punctures, we fall and break a bone that needs surgery. Carburetors and brakes need to be replaced; so do knees and hips. We live with the constant fear of getting old and dying but tend to assuage the fear with the fixes available to us, which fool us into believing we can escape both.
Are our bodies really only mechanical things, easily fixed with replacement parts?
From the spiritual perspective, the body is intelligent and wise with its own needs and desires. It is also in continuous communication with you, an ongoing energetic exchange is always transpiring. Your body is loyal. It helps you, carries you, and houses your burdens. When you fall out of balance, it does everything it can to restore it. Continue reading
Gerrit Gielen – In our society, aging is associated with frightening realities such as physical and mental deterioration, the loss of friends and loved ones, isolation, being left alone to figure things out, and the threatening cost of healthcare.
In today’s fast-paced society, you might be more focused on work and money than you are on your mental health.
The gift of life can be an amazing thing. If you look around and feel awe about the mere fact that you’re here, you have a couple of people to directly thank. Those two individuals are your parents. It can be a gift to have parents who are still alive. If you have aging parents, then you should thank your lucky stars on a daily basis. It can also be nice to get insight from their existence.
Aging is inevitable, but you can reduce the signs. Whether you’re having problems with laugh lines, creases, and wrinkles, there are effective