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The old want to be young, and the young want to be old. I want to talk about a basic life building block. This hasn't been the popular viewpoint in society, but I can evidence this idea. This is another area, in which people find themselves trapped, confused, and frustrated. Throw all of the garbage you know about this topic out....at least long enough to entertain another perspective. The idea of age, or what it means, is totally fake and superficially packaged. It's worse than I have ever seen in my lifetime, and I am approaching a milestone birthday. Let's uncover the nonsense. So why do the old want to be younger? Why do the older people, begin to slow their pace and systematically begin walking to the glue factory(death)? They feel this way because the majority of people spend their entire lives chasing things, rather than developing themselves inwardly. What does this mean? It somewhat connects to our discussion a few days ago regarding "Dreams & Happiness". I see a connected thought coming ???? .......The majority of people spend their lives, competing with others, trying to prove their value through material objects, and avoiding all that is true or real. Why? It certainly creates many distractions, and hinders their own development, their health, their thoughts are watered down to complete nothingness, and this is why you see them sway each time the wind blows. They have no foundation! They are TOTALLY RELIANT on whatever click they may be entertaining at the time. They remain very immature inwardly. However their bodies and minds age more quickly than they should. The lifestyle of partying, people pleasing ends up making them terribly unhappy, shallow individuals. Many of them lose the very things that could have made them truly fulfilled. They over eat, drink too much, and eventually lose themselves in all the murk and madness. Oh....they keep up the fake happy front. "Live for the moment they say". By this time many of them are having significant health issues because of this dysfunctional process that they can't let go of. So by the time the aging process begins they are depleted of reserves to get them through the next chapter of their lives. Now, to our youth of today, I want you to reflect on this a moment. Does it sound anything like what you may be doing right now? I say this to the youth from of a place of care. When you can observe and learn ahead of the approaching event you will be prepared to meet it in strength. I want to remind the youth of the treasures that many of the elders hold, that can advance you much quicker. You can spend your energy on learning new things, rather than things a wise elder has figured out. This is the fast track to progression! Much of out youth has grown, unruly, disrespectful, and arrogant. The majority of both young and old are living totally unbalanced. Now...you will never be perfectly balanced. Its a moving target, that will always keep you seeking, stretching, and challenging yourself. This is "THE SECRET"! Living a superficial lifestyle is in no way challenging! "Go with the flow, they say". Yes, it is easier to just move with the current, but its also the position of blindness and weakness. It's great to have friends, but be choosey! Keep a tight circle of intimate friends, and allow your larger circle to be friendly acquaintances. KNOW THE DIFFERENCE! This is critical. And sometimes we are forced to move an intimate friend(we thought), to our outer circle. So, back to "THE SECRET"! Spend more time Alone, more time Quiet/Listening, More time Observing, More time in Spiritual Meditation, More time Questioning the Truth, More time Knowing Yourself Authentically, More time Serving Others, More time Educating Yourself On What Is Truly Happening Around You...AND WHY IT IS HAPPENING(the core/root). More time taking care of your Body(rather than abusing it), More time developing your Skills, Talents, & Abilities, and Applying them positively in society(not gaming), More time Critiquing Yourself(not others), More time Forcing Yourself into New/Uncomfortable Positions, More Time learning about Other People(their cultures, problems, strengths), More Time Brightening Someones Day(than gossiping/knocking others down), More Time Correcting Yourself, More Time Sacrificing(than getting), More time Pushing Yourself to New Levels(that you know you can't reach)...etc, etc, ! If you are an older person, its never too late to change, re-direct, start doing the REAL THINGS you should to develop and live your last chapter strong and fulfilled. If you are still relatively young, I suggest that you seek out the wisdom of your elders that you see are RICH on THE INSIDE! Learn everything you can from these people. Pick their brains. I always did this. Whereever I was, I played the little game in my head, "Whos in the Room"(my secret NINJA SKILL) Ucenter Dress wedding of the maternity lady ???? ! I did this alone in my own head, and still do this constantly. I would quickly sort the people in my head, and seek out the ones that I saw had skills that may be my weaker area, or just was a strong character that I knew could teach me. I didn't tell them this, although there is nothing wrong with that. I would just begin to observe and study them carefully. Once that phase was done, I would decide my level of engagement. You see, when you keep your ego in check by understanding that everyone has something to teach you...you will seek and grow faster than those around you. We are never finished! Don't feel bad if you are off track, or a bit older. Get busy, redirecting yourself and building yourself richly from the inside out. Make a list of the areas you feel weak in, or would like to grow in. Think about people you know, who may be strong in those areas. Don't let some false ego make you feel that you should pretend to know it all. Don't allow your emotions to keep you from addressing the things you need to because you are afraid, insecure, or maybe weak in an area. We all have VERY SPECIAL STRENGTHS, TALENTS, AND ABILTIIES! I always chose the path that usually did not bring me popularity...but IT BROUGHT ME RESULTS AND RICHES ON THE INSIDE! The good news is that the Paradigm Shift we are experiencing will be more welcoming to new ideas and the characters who seemed a little odd to society in the past. Every thing is a cycle. But AUTHENTICITY, and living in a constant mode of developing, will allow you to stop thinking about age. Age is not the secret. Actually the young, need to slow down a bit socially and work harder on developing their inner riches and seeking mentors. The older individuals, need to speed up their activities(body & mind in motion, and perhaps slow down socially as well to the smaller circle of meaningful relationships. We all need to be learning from one another and the world around us. We have become a FLAT BROKE PEOPLE of True Human Intelligence, and ACTUAL Social Skills. Our preference for nonsense and fake on the constant has a pricetag, that if we don't look at that ahead of time, it may costs us all more than we can afford. So AGE WELL WHILE YOU ARE YOUNG and TURN BACK THE CLOCK AS BEST YOU CAN, IF YOU ARE OLDER. It is never Too Late, UNLESS WE MISS THE DOOR OF OPPORTUNITY AND LESSONS THAT ARE RIGHT IN FRONT OF US....IF ONLY WE HAD COURAGE TO LOOK AND THEN ACT! If the only things You Have Relied Upon, are SUPERFICIAL & FAKE....OLD AGE WILL BE BLEAK! If your are of the younger generation be wise enough to change your path, for I AM CERTAIN YOU WILL FACE NEW CHALLENGES, and A VERY DIFFERENT LANDSCAPE in your lifetime. And please understand...that those who had less, ARE USUALLY FAR RICHER on the inside, THAN THOSE WHO HAD MORE. Choose well how to spend your time in aging! It is always good to hear, a before and after. When I was young, I felt very alone at times, because I always chose to challenge myself, and stay true to my core beliefs, even when it caused me trouble. IT DID, because it wasn't always in agreement with society or popular vote. It was VERY DIFFICULT at times, but I stayed the course. Now looking back, I am so glad that I chose the path of Authenticity and Inner Riches. It's never easy to take the path less traveled. If it were easy.....everyone would do it.......GET THE POINT? People will make fun of you, talk badly about you, make up dishonest things about you, and persecute you. But I tell you....looking back now....I am so GLAD THAT I CHOSE THE LESS TRAVELED AND OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD PATH(battle scars and all). Hopefully you may find value in a different approach. Its worth it! ?