Comments on: Wanting To Look Young

By: Moving on Quotes

Moving on Quotes — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:17:05 +0000

I believe that stress is the biggest cause of aging. When my dad died accidentally, I saw my mom age 10 years in less than a week. 10 Years later, she looks younger than she did just a few years after the accident. Laughter and Joy will keep you young, and if you worry about getting old, it is just adding stress which will age you quicker.

By: Robin

Robin — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:41:41 +0000

@Jeanne – Hi there Jeanne and welcome to this blog! What an absolutely gorgeous poem! (you’ll see I’ve mentioned it in my next post). Youth doesn’t ever really leave, does it?!

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:21:07 +0000

Robin, I just discovered your AMAZING blog and I love it! Thought I’d share the following that I wrote some years ago (see, I really am “old” but I can still bend, LOL!)

I look in the mirror and what do I see?
An older, grayer, wrinkled me!
Age has its own beauty, so I’ve been told
and we have nothing to fear in growing old.

I tend to agree, there’s nothing to hide;
the wrinkles and bags are only outside.
I’ve known this truth for many years
and the inside of me laughs at all those fears.

Sometimes I sag and my old bones creak,
and I wish to be kind of young and sleek,
just a little while longer, I’ve sometimes said
in charming sweet dreams in my old head.

The truth be known, it’s freedom I seek,
and I get closer with each passing week;
nail polish was tossed a long time ago
hair color rejected as frivolous show.

Debt is no friend, and I long for the end
of those monthly payments I dutifully send.
I’m now quite convinced I have all I need
and less is more, so I’ve been freed!

Youth doesn’t leave, it just hides itself,
like a mischievous imp up on a shelf
waiting with glee for someone to see
its delightful, insightful energy!

Older is wiser? Yes, sirree —
Older has seen life’s misery
and won’t collapse on aging knee,
because older knows just how to be
in tune with all the ups and downs,
accepting all the smiles and frowns.
In peace, in trust, in harmony,
Older dances with the clowns,

Happily!
Jeanne´s last blog ..THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS

By: Robin

Robin — Sat, 30 May 2009 03:37:40 +0000

@Tikno – no I’m not kidding you! I’m not claiming to know how to achieve this, but I’m writing about the possibilities in this area, and information about it.
@Kelly – that’s great about your travels leaving you feeling like a 16 year old (a worldly one – heh), and you make me feel like I really should get a massage!
@Mark – a culture that discards anyone is not a healthy one, is it?
@Miguel – thank you Miguel! – I appreciate it.
@Liara – yes, I agree. And I wonder what could happen if people like Bob with such a great outlook on life went one step further and decided that they were going to live to 300? (to pick a random figure).

By: Liara Covert

Liara Covert — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:20:34 +0000

I recall a statement made by Bob Proctor, a businessman and motivational speaker, when he was 73. He commented how many people assume taht getting older means getting sicker, weaker, grumpier and less capable. He chooses to defy these stereotypes. He claims he has more energy than many 20 somethings. He has been 'healthy as a horse' for years and attributes that to a diet, exercise and positive outlook. As people step back from media and what other people are saying, they can listen to themselves for the truth. Liara Coverts last blog post..How does an NDE change you?

By: Miguel de Luis

Miguel de Luis — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:16:54 +0000

Just wanted to say that I’m missing your posts, Robin

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:35:27 +0000

I think our desire to look young is two fold, one is fear as you suggested. The fear is a fear of the inevitable and that is that this body will age and expire. Death is a big fear for many. Couple the fear of death with the endless reminder from mass media and culture that youth is king and we have a culture who thrives on looking young and discards most of who look old. Marks last blog post..Nothingness – Enjoying Nothing

By: Kelly@SHE-POWER

Kelly@SHE-POWER — Sun, 24 May 2009 13:02:12 +0000

I’ve always looked younger than my years – I think it’s the freckles and good teeth – and haven’t thought much about aging except in times when I haven’t been happy with my life. At 30 I felt old and was scared life was slipping me by. Making some tough choices and spending 5 months overseas seeking joy in the moment changed all that. By the time I came back, I felt like a enthusiastic 16 year old again, albeit a confident worldly 16 year old.

I understand why it must be frightening for people to see change in the mirror, but we really can control HOW MUCH we age. Taking care of ourselves physically and emotionally makes a huge difference. Both my parents are aging well, but I see the difference in them and myself when they are unhappy or resisting life. The lines etch deeper, the eyebrows clench, complexions dull and hair becomes less shiny. Add to that no sparkle from happiness and you can’t help but look older. It’s why people who meditate look younger – releasing to the moment relaxes the body and keeps many of the ’signs’ of aging at bay.

I think anything you do that makes you feel better will make you look better. I love massages for smoothing out the lines, the muscles and making you feel a million bucks.

Kelly

By: tikno

tikno — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:06:43 +0000

Hi Robin, In your reply for me, you said: "My title is about living forever in our physical bodies (or to be more specific, removing aging and dying from the human experience)" Are you serious? or just kidding me? How could you do that??? No one able against natural process. tiknos last blog post..Reflection From Hunger For Us

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:03:00 +0000

@Marelisa – hi there Mare – I actually react to wrinkles and other things like that by thinknig “that’s something I can reverse” – and don’t think about it too much but see how I can be more alive. My face isn’t looking too fresh at the moment – hence I am on a blogging slow-down – too much computer!
@Jannie – Oh Jannie, that is so beautiful! I like especially “Young is to remain open with awe eyes to the beauty of The Great One’s creation and the beauty in all the souls around us.” (as if I could pick a bit out).
@Tikno – hi there Tikno – sorry it had taken me a while to answer this – I am keeping off my computer. My title is about living forever in our physical bodies (or to be more specific, removing aging and dying from the human experience).