Aging, the great equalizer

[Denise/Dizi]

Most wouldn't believe me if I told them I had MS, and once had it so bad, I was falling over my own feet, and bought myself a wheelchair.. I took all the injections, ate all the pills, and decided enough of that..

The funny thing is, I don't know WHAT helped me come back from such a debilitating situation... But I began to think about the body, how our dna is programmed, how the codes do things, and I began to wonder if I told my dna to tell my body to repair itself, could it be possible that it may work?

I changed many things in my life, stopped working, which was making me sicker faster.. I changed my diet, and added physical therapy, against doctors orders... I began doing more light exercises than I had previously, and kept telling my body to tell my cells to repair the damage.

I still have MS, but it no longer has me.. I do not know what worked, and maybe it was a combination of all of it, and positive thinking? But SOMETHING WORKED....

I am very careful now, not to ignore my body when it speaks to me.. I still don't drink enough water... But I do take much better care of myself now... And While I am much older now, than I was when I first began to go downhill quickly? I got my life back in a very dramatic way..

Much like speaking to a houseplant? I do think it helped. I would never have thought that the body would react internally to thought, or to talking to it directly... But why wouldn't it? People respond to you talking to them, it lifts their mood, and gives them a sense of wellbeing... But our genetics and cells actually are capable of doing things within the body...

Just thought I would throw this out there.. At that point in my life, I figured it couldn't hurt.. To make an attempt to "Give the helper agents in the body a little direction"

[Harmony]

RinningDeer, Thank you for these videos. It has been really cold, windy and rainy here lately and I have been missing my walks. I usually work in the garden too and those kinds of expercising are my favourites, but these workouts are nice and simple and easy and I also did the 30 minute indoor walk with weights in the same fabulous 50's series. It was very doable and made me feel a lot better about the weather here, because you need to get that movement for your lymphatic system etc. and it warms you up nicely as well


Also when your busy with your daily "have to do's" you can incorporate some isometric exercises etc. that do help keep your muscles a little stronger. While brushing your teeth, go into a squat position, what ever is comfortable, never hurt yourself and you will find your thighs and calf muscles are stronger after a month or so. And the same with simple abdomen and other exercises, gentle ones, and work them into your day while in a chair or standing doing the dishes as stronger muscles help to take the stress off your spine and hips.


The older we get, it is likely we have more old injuries and problems to take into account from broken bones, surgeries, accidents etc. to be aware of and cater for. I have found tying to love and appreciate all the hard work myr body does and feel grateful for all it's done with and for me is helpful, and never feel you have to compete with anyone else, just your own improvement.


I have that question in the back of my mind sometimes, what if I can't cope well as time goes on? Most want to be self relient and independant, but there are times people need help from each other and that is ok in a world where caring for others is natural, but I understand the lack of trust in care homes etc. is something real, and having a trusted friend or family member is a wonderul thing if that's possible. I don't think it is an easy thing in the world any more. I like to always leave openings for possibilities that come out of nowhere when things seem difficult or hopeless, and somehow things workout, sometimes in extraordinary ways. That inner connection to our higherself, along with our vision we hold with goodness in mind seems to be important to me. Trying to find out what I can learn from a certain situation can be key. It may not have a miraculous answer but a new awareness of the bigger picture.

Posted by RunningDeer (here)

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[Johnnycomelately]

Posted by Denise/Dizi (here)
Most wouldn't believe me if I told them I had MS, and once had it so bad, I was falling over my own feet, and bought myself a wheelchair.. I took all the injections, ate all the pills, and decided enough of that..

The funny thing is, I don't know WHAT helped me come back from such a debilitating situation... But I began to think about the body, how our dna is programmed, how the codes do things, and I began to wonder if I told my dna to tell my body to repair itself, could it be possible that it may work?

I changed many things in my life, stopped working, which was making me sicker faster.. I changed my diet, and added physical therapy, against doctors orders... I began doing more light exercises than I had previously, and kept telling my body to tell my cells to repair the damage.

I still have MS, but it no longer has me.. I do not know what worked, and maybe it was a combination of all of it, and positive thinking? But SOMETHING WORKED....

I am very careful now, not to ignore my body when it speaks to me.. I still don't drink enough water... But I do take much better care of myself now... And While I am much older now, than I was when I first began to go downhill quickly? I got my life back in a very dramatic way..

Much like speaking to a houseplant? I do think it helped. I would never have thought that the body would react internally to thought, or to talking to it directly... But why wouldn't it? People respond to you talking to them, it lifts their mood, and gives them a sense of wellbeing... But our genetics and cells actually are capable of doing things within the body...

Just thought I would throw this out there.. At that point in my life, I figured it couldn't hurt.. To make an attempt to "Give the helper agents in the body a little direction"

Hi Denise. I like your ideas here, about the power of thought. You say “talking”, as in talking-to, which I take as expressing will. From my experience, I think the talking-to need not be done with words, but words are useful. Really useful, for formulating intention, which imo is effective.

I do this daily, in dealing with several (possibly related) physical conditions. The best healing effects, meaning the lessening of pain or warning/troubling signals from this body, come from keeping and flowing an intention. The process can last days with no further words, and no further words are necessary. To me the key is to attain, and then maintain, an inner vibration matching what I think or imagine is the way God would will healing.

Maintaining a positive vibe is kind of an onerous chore, gotta keep tabs on how all your daily inputs (especially voluntary ones, but outside influences too) affect your inner state. Easier to do, if you (I) love giving more than taking.

Cheers, sis. Love your strength. 👻😎♥️

[RunningDeer]

I mix up the exercise routines between Tai Chi, yoga, walks and free weights. My daily goal is to do at least two out of the four. It’s a bit of a challenge to walk in winter so I get steps in by going down store aisles that are of no interest to me or others. Or I pick up the pace around the perimeter in the store if it’s early in the morning. I always park my car far away when I do errands. It keeps the car from bumps and dents (and the same for me.)
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There are times when I want to skip exercise routines. What helps is I shut down the mind tape “I’ll skip it today,” and just get to it. Another trick is I do simple yoga stretches in the living room. So on those lazy days, I’ll set up the mat and yoga strap ahead of time. It’s one less reason for an excuse. Afterward, I acknowledge the feeling of accomplishment. The same for when I go off to sleep. I account all the things I did that day to maintain health and wellness.

On the country road, I use part of the time as a walking meditation and turn off the mind chatter. Or I’ll focus on the smells and sounds and listen for the chatty flora and fauna. I give thanks to them. This is the time of year when the forest buddies get sleepy and ready for their winter’s nap. We make a date to catch up next spring.

A quality life is achievable in the golden years because of the daily choices: 1) present and future goals 2) positive reinforcement 3) flexibility 4) willingness to stretch and experiment 5) follow through on decisions 5) physical and mental workouts.

[Denise/Dizi]

Posted by Johnnycomelately (here)
Hi Denise. I like your ideas here, about the power of thought. You say “talking”, as in talking-to, which I take as expressing will. From my experience, I think the talking-to need not be done with words, but words are useful. Really useful, for formulating intention, which imo is effective.

I do this daily, in dealing with several (possibly related) physical conditions. The best healing effects, meaning the lessening of pain or warning/troubling signals from this body, come from keeping and flowing an intention. The process can last days with no further words, and no further words are necessary. To me the key is to attain, and then maintain, an inner vibration matching what I think or imagine is the way God would will healing.

Maintaining a positive vibe is kind of an onerous chore, gotta keep tabs on how all your daily inputs (especially voluntary ones, but outside influences too) affect your inner state. Easier to do, if you (I) love giving more than taking.

Cheers, sis. Love your strength. 👻😎♥️

I suppose I could better clarify what exactly it is that I do. It is more an inner intention.. I merely have a thought that I throw out to my body...

I believe that when we have intentions, we tend to accomplish them whenever possible. We think about what it is we wish to do, and the steps to do it. And we physically do those things.. Often times ignoring our own operating systems, and the energy spent within just trying to keep us going so we can do those outer things we desire.

So I "Think" to my body "If you can, somehow tell my cells, or dna that this or that needs attention, can you please rewrite that code temporarily to accomplish this task?" "Or whatever it is that you do, to keep me functioning in a proper manner, could you please look into this, and repair whatever is necessary?" And I express gratitude for the energy that my body uses daily to keep me well, without me ever having to think about such things...

Every living cell is a part of the whole, and is alive and living in a symbiotic way... So why not acknowledge those things?

I do many of the things listed all over this thread as well, I quiet my mind, meditate, etc.. And I believe all of it can do great things for a human being. All of the additions on this thread are so beautiful. Thank you everyone for putting them in words.

Whether it works or not? Well, it makes me feel better to know I am at the very least, trying to engage my body as a whole... Versus various individual parts that get ignored most of the time, but do so much for us.

[RunningDeer]

Healing is not always linear; sometimes, the most significant progress happens just after you push through your greatest challenges.

Have you noticed that when you face persistent health challenges, it's easy to become discouraged and feel like giving up, especially when progress seems slow or invisible?

The quote, “Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly,“ is a powerful reminder that the most profound transformations often occur at the darkest moments. In the realm of natural health and healing, this is particularly true. God has given your body an incredible ability to heal and regenerate, which is your self-healing mechanism. Still, the healing process often requires patience, faith, determination, and a deep commitment to giving your body what it needs to repair and heal, especially if you have been neglecting your health for a while.

Healing is not always linear; sometimes, the most significant progress happens just after you push through your greatest challenges. When you choose to persevere through these tough times, trusting in the natural process, you will often emerge stronger, healthier, and more resilient than ever before.

The key is to continue nurturing your body with fresh, organic, plant-based foods, exercise, distilled water, detoxification, and a healthy mindset, and believe that, like the caterpillar, you are on the verge of a beautiful transformation. You will begin to experience a vibrant and healthy life. So, when it seems like the end, stay the course and never give up—it may very well be the beginning of something extraordinary!

In Health & Healing
Dr. Edward Group, DC
Founder | Global Healing Institute
www.globalhealinginstitute.org

[rgray222]

Posted by Denise/Dizi (here)
Most wouldn't believe me if I told them I had MS, and once had it so bad, I was falling over my own feet, and bought myself a wheelchair.. I took all the injections, ate all the pills, and decided enough of that..

The funny thing is, I don't know WHAT helped me come back from such a debilitating situation... But I began to think about the body, how our dna is programmed, how the codes do things, and I began to wonder if I told my dna to tell my body to repair itself, could it be possible that it may work?

I changed many things in my life, stopped working, which was making me sicker faster.. I changed my diet, and added physical therapy, against doctors orders... I began doing more light exercises than I had previously, and kept telling my body to tell my cells to repair the damage.

I still have MS, but it no longer has me.. I do not know what worked, and maybe it was a combination of all of it, and positive thinking? But SOMETHING WORKED....

I am very careful now, not to ignore my body when it speaks to me.. I still don't drink enough water... But I do take much better care of myself now... And While I am much older now, than I was when I first began to go downhill quickly? I got my life back in a very dramatic way..

Much like speaking to a houseplant? I do think it helped. I would never have thought that the body would react internally to thought, or to talking to it directly... But why wouldn't it? People respond to you talking to them, it lifts their mood, and gives them a sense of wellbeing... But our genetics and cells actually are capable of doing things within the body...

Just thought I would throw this out there.. At that point in my life, I figured it couldn't hurt.. To make an attempt to "Give the helper agents in the body a little direction"

What a wonderful and insightful story. Most people are not that tuned in to understand that thought is the genesis of everything that happens in our lives. Nothing constructive is created and nothing moves forward without thought first. I too had a recent similar experience. I changed several things in my life especially my attitude about the illness. I loved your wording.....I can also say that I still have the illness but it certainly does not have me.

Contrary to what many people say thought and prayer are two of the most powerful things we can do as humans.

[Ernie Nemeth]

Back in the day, when I was young, I was told I had to choose a profession. After careful consideration, I decided I would not do what I love for money because I would learn to hate it if I had to create to survive. So woodworking and writing were out. But without those two there was absolutely nothing else I wanted to do for a hundred thousand hours. I drifted, dropped out of university, and went to work for a hardware store. Eventually, electrician fell in my lap. That's how I got my profession, I just lucked into it. I would come home from a gruelling day on the job, and if I could summon enough energy, I would do what I love, writing and woodworking.

I have not loved this life for a long time now, since my mid thirties. But I did keep up my loves: wrote seven books, three books of poems, and made all my own furniture in my home.

Getting old cannot come fast enough for me.

I've wanted out for a long time now but my health is faultless. I've waited for the signs of aging that never seem to arrive. At fifty I realized I could no longer run without falling over. So I determined to change that. Now, I can outrun a young man in a sprint. My strength is not waning, instead, seems to be increasing. I really worried I might live forever.

Then I realized I was looking for the wrong signs. I am relieved to report that I am getting old. For me it is my teeth. They are simply falling out of my face for seemingly no reason. I can barely eat anything solid anymore. I don't like to go out in case I might have to eat in sight of friends. It is embarrassing.

I can still work, so I do. I refused to save any money so I cannot retire like everyone else. My trade did not take care of me. I just finished collecting the little pension I had accrued over forty five years - less than ten thousand!

So for me old age is just a waiting game. I am not at all scared to die and although I do not wish it, I hope it won't be much longer a wait. I do not want to fall apart to the point where I need someone else to wipe my bum. How demeaning and selfish that is. I don't want to be a burden to anyone, and if the time comes, I will walk out in the middle of a snowstorm never to return instead of becoming an invalid.

Old age is an insult and just reinforces my contention that this life has been a waste of time.
It has held no value to me, except for the connections I have made with others and the life on this planet.
The love was worth it, the pain and suffering were not.

[lake]

Well Ernie .... you describe my life and I will also take a "walk" when I feel it is time!

A quote or two ....

It has always felt more like I got on the wrong train and rather than visiting a woodland retreat, I ended up in the middle of a gang infested, prostitute addled, gray decaying city full of dead hearted photocopies of awareness which enjoy consuming their own!

https://projectavalon.net/forum4/sho...=1#post1087500

Thing is at the time that I decide is correct....I wont need affirmations nor any chanting.......I will just take a walk.
No one will find this body of mine, no one will be able to interfere with my leaving.
It will be by my will.

https://projectavalon.net/forum4/sho...=1#post1087577

[RunningDeer]

Posted by Ernie Nemeth (here)
Back in the day, when I was young, I was told I had to choose a profession. After careful consideration, I decided I would not do what I love for money because I would learn to hate it if I had to create to survive. So woodworking and writing were out. But without those two there was absolutely nothing else I wanted to do for a hundred thousand hours. I drifted, dropped out of university, and went to work for a hardware store. Eventually, electrician fell in my lap. That's how I got my profession, I just lucked into it. I would come home from a gruelling day on the job, and if I could summon enough energy, I would do what I love, writing and woodworking.

I have not loved this life for a long time now, since my mid thirties. But I did keep up my loves: wrote seven books, three books of poems, and made all my own furniture in my home.

Getting old cannot come fast enough for me.

I've wanted out for a long time now but my health is faultless. I've waited for the signs of aging that never seem to arrive. At fifty I realized I could no longer run without falling over. So I determined to change that. Now, I can outrun a young man in a sprint. My strength is not waning, instead, seems to be increasing. I really worried I might live forever.

Then I realized I was looking for the wrong signs. I am relieved to report that I am getting old. For me it is my teeth. They are simply falling out of my face for seemingly no reason. I can barely eat anything solid anymore. I don't like to go out in case I might have to eat in sight of friends. It is embarrassing.

I can still work, so I do. I refused to save any money so I cannot retire like everyone else. My trade did not take care of me. I just finished collecting the little pension I had accrued over forty five years - less than ten thousand!

So for me old age is just a waiting game. I am not at all scared to die and although I do not wish it, I hope it won't be much longer a wait. I do not want to fall apart to the point where I need someone else to wipe my bum. How demeaning and selfish that is. I don't want to be a burden to anyone, and if the time comes, I will walk out in the middle of a snowstorm never to return instead of becoming an invalid.

Old age is an insult and just reinforces my contention that this life has been a waste of time.
It has held no value to me, except for the connections I have made with others and the life on this planet.
The love was worth it, the pain and suffering were not.

Wow!, Ernie, power post!

Same here…my biggest fear is the day I’m unable to care for myself. It’s one of the reasons I explore and experiment with alternative ways to live a quality life right up to the end.

One driver in my life is to break out of the overlay(s) designed to cap our vitality and duration. My sense is it'll be sooner than later for those that prove for themselves there's nothing that keeps them down. Nothing...

I'm still working out how to cover the costs to live on the planet. What keeps me grounded is recall of the countless times solution(s) came clear the exact moment when due or effected or realized or perfected.

Another project is discovering the 'how to' naturally lift off into the next exciting voyage with an expanded heart and gratitude for the experiences I've attained.

[Harmony]

I like to hear others thoughts, because I think so many things go through our minds that pull us in different directions, and make no real sense. Why does this world seem like such a blessing sometimes and other times the things that can go on here are the deepest, darkest and worse than anything you could imagine that can rip one's heart apart when thinking about it?


This morning one of my cared for orphaned wallabies (small kangaroo species) died. His mother who was sick dropped him off near the front gate of the house and stayed with him for a few days as she passed. Another little orphaned girl wallaby took him under her care and watched over him and kept him company. That was four years ago. This winter has been very wet and cold and he was not well but eating and living to his utmost last night, but I knew he wasn't himself and this morning he was in the barn and he didn't wake up. In turn over the years he befriended other orphaned wallabies and they all helped each other. These kind of situations, through hard times, can we find our way home? Is this the dark valley we are walking through and still keep our heart flowing with the force of Love, stay connected, and become stronger no matter what is in the "dark valley"?


I think many on PA have honed their skills because they have become "more" because they recognise what the "darkness" is not, what it lacks and have to become the light themselves.

[RunningDeer]

Posted by Harmony (here)
This morning one of my cared for orphaned wallabies (small kangaroo species) died. His mother who was sick dropped him off near the front gate of the house and stayed with him for a few days as she passed. Another little orphaned girl wallaby took him under her care and watched over him and kept him company. That was four years ago. This winter has been very wet and cold and he was not well but eating and living to his utmost last night, but I knew he wasn't himself and this morning he was in the barn and he didn't wake up. In turn over the years he befriended other orphaned wallabies and they all helped each other. These kind of situations, through hard times, can we find our way home?

Godspeed, Breezy. Tender doings in the wallaby community. A beautiful example of innate love and tenderness of creation.

I like to hear others thoughts, because I think so many things go through our minds that pull us in different directions, and make no real sense. Why does this world seem like such a blessing sometimes and other times the things that can go on here are the deepest, darkest and worse than anything you could imagine that can rip one's heart apart when thinking about it?


Is this the dark valley we are walking through and still keep our heart flowing with the force of Love, stay connected, and become stronger no matter what is in the "dark valley”?

I think many on PA have honed their skills because they have become "more" because they recognise what the "darkness" is not, what it lacks and have to become the light themselves.

The energies have felt heavy for the last couple of months. I have to be diligent in not naming it as my own. I’m of the belief that everything is being thrown at us because it’s the last attempts of darkness to survive in a changing era of light.

In the meantime, while the evolution of great change continues through us and across the cosmos, part of what I do is watch for thoughts, feelings, fears that come up and see what’s real and what’s projected by their dying technology.

At our core, we’re love and heart. Our creator aspect grows stronger with time spent there. All the false data and twisted wiring shorts out. The new blossoms. Love expressed like we were incapable of before. Freedom of creativity busts loose. Creations birth and flourish.

[Harmony]

RunningDeer, thank you for my Wallaby "Breezy's" Goodspeed thought . I had prayers for him and he is now in the forest near his mother . Watching nature brings sadness, joy, and understanding of our own lives.



I so love how you expressed our true self and our journey:

At our core, we’re love and heart. Our creator aspect grows stronger with time spent there. All the false data and twisted wiring shorts out. The new blossoms. Love expressed like we were incapable of before. Freedom of creativity busts loose. Creations birth and flourish.

[Bill Ryan]

I suspect there's inspiration to be found in many diverse places, for those who may be having a challenging day and might feel they need some encouragement for a few moments. Some stories are about overcoming personal emotional obstacles, while others are about overcoming physical ones.

One of the things that I've embedded within myself for many years now is never to succumb to societal expectations about what one can and can't do — at any age at all.

I don't want to take this too much off-topic, but I was inspired myself this morning with this new mountaineering story, which rather amazed me. I knew of these two climbers, who are well-known and hugely well-loved and respected, but OMG, I never knew they were still so active.

https://explorersweb.com/veteran-climbers-fowler-and-saunders-bag-another-alpine-style-first

Veteran Climbers Fowler and Saunders Bag Another Himalayan First Ascent

Here they are, Mick Fowler (68, left) and Vic Saunders (74, right). They've been climbing together for 37 years, always with successes that surprised and impressed everyone.



And here's what they climbed. (With a combined age of 142, that's why I was impressed. )



The moral of the story: never let anyone's beliefs, especially your own, decide what your limitations may be.

[HopSan]

Thanks all above, I selected points I sense have a common deep theme:

Denise:

> I don't know WHAT helped me come back from such a debilitating situation...

My late wife had a bad situation (cancer). Despite anything I told her,
some very, very deep conviction (family, media?) held her in a 'fatalistic' mood.

In that mood, her 'spirit' did not help her body.

Your spirit had another opinion!


Ernie:

> I've wanted out for a long time now but my health is faultless. ...
>
> this life has been a waste of time. It has held no value to me ...

If, (IF!), we are here to show our character, time here is not wasted.

Perhaps we are here to show much -- and learn a little bit!


RunningDeer:

> My biggest fear is the day I’m unable to care for myself.

Fate works strangely. My experience, until this day, has been
that the UNEXPECTED support that we lack comes when needed.

I have done this (unknowingly) to others, and others have done this to me.
Unexpected, undeserved. When done, they soon get distanced.


Harmony:

> Why does this world seem like such a blessing sometimes ...

It is! Without some sweet beauty, sometimes, somewhere, we all
would lose all hope very soon.

[Bill Ryan]

Another inspiring story:

• https://explorersweb.com/on-manaslu-...-an-8000m-peak

On Manaslu in Nepal, 86-Year-Old Carlos Soria Becomes the Oldest Person to Summit an 8,000m (26,000 ft) Peak

[thepainterdoug]

hi Bill

amazing feat for someone 66 much less 86 !!

My biggest fear at 72 is my complete distrust for the Medical Profession. Todays doctors, referrals and pharma trio is a round robin routine I do not want to climb aboard on

Its really sad that these so called doctors, not all of them, have signed on to a referral and reward program. And I have been told this many times by people who know including a friend I made at the blood lab. your body says, Im ok, their numbers say your not, and now your in.

Today I actually had blood work done. i kid you not, the med assisstant did not know anything about simple questions I asked her regarding blood pressure and pulse. She could just do the readings .
And the doctor, a nice guy, had to google two conditions I mentioned, completely unaware of what they were. i knew more than him sad to say. They have a rinse and repeat system and a great cash cow.

This is nothing like how doctors were, and this is risky business for me because I am now resistant to going to them. I do not believe in invasive medicine unless absolutely necessary. But their white coat and stethoscope fear props have everyone scared to think for themselves. People march in step to anything they say

I know several scenarios in which the person was told to go on chemo, and died shortly after, from the chemo. My brother one of them, it will be a year since his passing next month .

It reminds me of the classic 1970ies housewife bringing her car to an auto mechanic .Once up on the lift, a whole laundry list of extras will be sold her, when all she wanted was the tire pressure checked

[East Sun]

Hi Doug
I like the way you think.
I'm 83 and quite happy with that, because I'm in good health despite a history of heart attacks, strokes, and open heart surgery.

I have worked at studying holistic health starting in the 70's but did not become
fanatical about it. Regular exercise is a must and avoiding junk foods is where
I concentrate on most. Blessed with a good cardiologist and loving wife is probably
why I'm still here.
I agree, the medical profession leaves a lot to be desired. I hope it takes a turn for the best of all possibilities.

[thepainterdoug]

east Sun

congrats on 83. You have me by 11. i like your style as well. Exercise, good diet, moderation and keeping my weight down

hows your memory?? mine is getting a bit fuzzy. any advise?

pd

[East Sun]

Doug
I was worried as my memory was deteriorating but I stumbled onto a book by a Dr Nathan Bryan,
entitled Nitric Oxide. It's not for everyone and I would cation anyone to not self--medicate unless they really know what they are doing. I think that I did benefit from the Nitric Oxide but again,
do everything at your own risk.

Be Well!!!