All living beings have to age and deteriorate given time, and there is no exemption for man. It is simply an existential phenomenon. Whilst recognizing that, we still wish to have a life that we can look back with fulfilment. Some will define this fulfilment in a worldly way or relate it to so-called success in life. I am referring to spiritual fulfilment here. We are not only bio-machines but individual beings that encompass mind, body and spirit; and all levels are both interconnected and interrelated. In other words, an individual cannot be spiritually fulfilled if there are unresolved emotional or mental patterns that are held up in the body and in the mind.
We all come with a different purpose and mission in life, through which we create our own storyline and find meaning out of it. Unique as we are, ironically we also come with an identical exercise - to know ourselves. It is by understanding ourselves that we can overcome or re-negotiate with our innate defence mechanisms. When you are willing to do it in a non-judgemental way, there will always be some aspects of you that are awaiting your discovery and acknowledgement. Each time that you find a new facet, a whole new relationship with yourself is developed - always more invigorating and yet peaceful. And with complete openness every discovery will give rise to a new perspective. All these new perspectives and learning over time will foster spiritual growth, which incidentally will also make us feel more youthful. This is the magical formula for rejuvenation as we unload our baggages throughout our life journey. Well, at least your shoulders will thank you for that.
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