How to Grow Old Gracefully

In participating in the live New Earth web event with Eckhart Tolle and Oprah Winfrey it was asked “How do I accept a face and body that are aging?” I thought this to be a very important question because this site is dedicated to helping you do just that.  One thing that Eckhart said that truly struck me was “it is destiny for all of life, all people, and all forms of life to age and die”.  And if it is our destiny then how can we serenely accept this fact and get on with the business of expressing ourselves boldly in spite of it?

I believe the serene acceptance comes from going within and getting to know your beauty there.  You can actually transform all fears and resistance to the truth of whom you are by embracing who you are; and that means that you are much grander, much more magnificent than your physical body. The irony is that when you are in touch with yourself that deeply, you appear younger, lighter and more vibrant physically. What people see is your light, your radiant aura, your real beauty.

This is an exercise that will take you into yourself; to get to know the real you:

• Create a space in your living environment that is relaxing, yet inspirational. Furnish this space with a comfortable chair or meditation cushion.
• Select some background music that is soothing; nature sounds are great.
• Light a few candles and invoke the support of your angles and guides to support you in this process.
• Make yourself comfortable and take several deep breaths.  Focus on the in breath and then focus on the out breath.  After a couple of minutes you should be ready.
• Now place your hand on your heart and ask your guides, angels, and your SOUL to help you to see, feel, and know your real beauty. For example:  “Dear angels, guides and SOUL, it is my desire and intention to get to know myself at a deeper level, at a level where I am more aware of who I am.  Please help me to see, feel, and know the real beauty of my being, with ease and grace.”
• Allow yourself to just relax and breath and be for at least five minutes, preferably 15 minutes if you have the time.  Keep your hand on your heart and simply focus on your breath.  Images, feelings, sensations and insights may come immediately or over a period of time.
• Journal your experience.

You will begin to experience a deep level of self-love and inner peace for the beautiful soul that you are within a very short period of time.  Try to do this exercise daily for the first few weeks, then as needed after that.  You can also repeat the question during the day, with your hand over your heart and taking a few deep breaths, for a quick fix, so to speak. It is my wish for you to experience the beauty and magic and your being and I Lovingly hold the space for you as you do so.

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