There Is More to Aging than the Physical

 

This blog entry is in lieu of an entry entry in the Aging Project series. In the last entry in that series I wrote pretty much only about the physical side of things. But there is much more to graceful, what I would call successful, aging than that,

Many friends who were a lot younger than me have already departed the planet. Often, it is true, there was a proximate cause that was physical. Too often, it had to do with substance abuse (usually alcohol). But I think we need to look more deeply than that.

When my wife, Sandy, passed away last January, at the age of 83-1/2, she had a host of physical ailments. She had had two bouts of breast cancer, along with two breast surgeries and two courses of chemo treatments, which took a lot out of her. She also had COPD, from smoking for many years. When we went to the US Tennis Open in 2022, the trip almost killed her (she developed a blood clot on her lung). She had an artificial hip and two artificial knees, and wore hearing aids. And she had recently been diagnosed with congestive heart failure. But I've never known anyone with a stronger spirit, or a brighter smile. She loved people, and that's where she got her energy. She was a strong and positive person, which is why she made it to the age she did.

I am two years younger than Sandy would be if she were still physically with us.I have been very fortunate when it comes to physical health. I have no joint replacements, and I take no medications. Unlike Sandy, I get me energy from books and ideas. This means that I am extremely active mentally, and have many interests. I know that some people, especially men, have a problem with retirement, but I never have had one. I've been retired for twenty years, I love it, and I'm never bored. That's the mental side of things.

And then there is the spiritual side of things. Sandy was a positive person and a shining light. She loved everybody, and brought healing rather than division. It isn't always easy, but I am trying to follow her example.

Text and image Copyright © 2024 by Donald C. Traxler aka Donald Jacobson Traxler.

Channeling of November 10 2024

Channeling of November 10 2024

The body is an instrument of communication and development. Through it we progress according to our life plan. There are great changes coming to Earth at this time, and bodies will be affected greatly. At this time it is necessary to respect and protect the body, and refrain from destructive behaviors. Also, we have a duty to fulfill agreements made long ago. This can only be done through respect for the body and respect for each other.

I am Alan, and I will communicate again soon.

 

Explanation about Channeling - November 9 2024

 

Explanation about Channeling - November 9 2024

I was wondering how this works, specifically how a person who may be from another star system could speak perfect English. This is the answer that I spontaneously received:

"The communication is telepathic, but it utilizes your linguistic skills. We cannot communicate through you in a language that you don't already speak, or beyond the limits of your knowledge of that language."

This was unsigned. I later asked if it was "Alan," and the answer was yes. When I asked Alan who he was, he said that he was known on Earth, but did not wish to reveal his identity. I will respect that.

This explanation about channeling helps me a lot. I am very familiar with telepathy, and quite telepathic. I've been told that this ability is our birthright, if we make ourselves open to it, and is in no way rare or unusual.

Channeling of November 9 2024

 

Channeling of November 9 2024

You are all beacons of light. The world needs this light, of which you are one of the many sources, but still unique and irreplaceable in your own right. By contributing your light to the world, you are helping to create a future filled with love, unity, and peace.

I am Alan, and I will speak again soon.

Aging Project CIX

 

Text and image Copyright © 2024 by Donald C. Traxler aka Donald Jacobson Traxler.

Channeling of November 8 2024

 

Channeling of November 8 2024

An election in the U.S. is not the whole story. We are multidimensional beings. We are all connected. We build our world by our beliefs about our world. Let that sink in. If we live in fear, we will have a world full of fear. If we live in hatred of others, we will have a world full of hate. If, on the other hand, we recognize our connections and choose to live in love, we will have a world filled with love. It is that simple.

I am Alan. I will speak again soon. In the meantime, be that which you wish to see in in your world.

Channeling - November 7 2024

 

Building the world that you want is not only a matter of visualizing, but it is also a practice of BEING what you desire. If you want peace, you have to BE that peace in your world, among those with whom you come into contact. If you want to see a triumph of the light over darkness, you must be a source of that light.

We are not merely talking about setting an example; we are talking about TRANSFORMATION. As you CREATE the reality that you desire, you are helping others to create it for themselves. You are, in fact, building the New Earth.

I am Alan. I will speak again soon. Be peace, be light, be love for all.