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Aging, Can You Control It?

by Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills on March 13, 2010

When you think of aging, what comes to your mind? Does the term midlife worry you? Do you think about the loss of abilities, agility, and usefulness? Do you picture a body ravaged by time and a mind that is so forgetful I can barely function? That doesn’t paint a very pretty picture does it? And yet, that’s exactly the concept many people have about the aging process.

Why do they have such a pessimistic view of getting older? Well, sad to say there are a lot of living examples that fit that description. So naturally, that tends to be the picture people carry around in their minds. Okay, remind me, what do we call it when people carry around a mental image of something? Don’t we call that visualization?

Are you visualizing “older” in a negative way?

So, if you spend the 20 years between age 40 and 60 visualizing yourself getting old and decrepit, how is that going to influence your reality? I’ve seen this a lot, and I’ve seen the effect it has on people. And I’m telling you, you don’t need to go there.

I believe that most of the negative side effects people associate with the aging process can be minimized, or avoided completely. At the very least, they can be postponed for a very long time.

Redefining the aging process

In this video I am going to ask you to consider rejecting the popular concept of aging altogether, and to consider a completely different scenario. This is a subject that should interest everyone. Why? Because your approach to the aging process will determine how you experience it.

I invite you to be open to the idea of completely changing your view of the future as it relates to aging. Doing so will allow you to see a vast world of wonderful possibilities ahead. As you are about to learn, aging is nothing more than the ultimate personal development quest.

Jonathan Wells Talks About a New Concept of Aging

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Fear Lessons from a Bear, Rattlesnake, & New Yorker

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Fear is something we have all experienced at one time or another. Some people are so wrapped up in fear that they live in a constant state of paranoia. Others seem to experience very little fearful influence in their lives. What influences which side of the fear fence we are on?
I’ve always been fascinated by the subject of fear. On occasion, I’ve also been surprised by my own reaction to it. I’ve come to appreciate that there are different kinds of fear that serve different purposes and come from different sources. Some are healthy and some are not.
Should you fear [...]

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Seeking Wisdom from Outside the Box

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By the time I turned 22 I was living a lifestyle that seemed completely unrealistic to everyone I knew. I had abandoned my suburban roots and struck out on my own. I was now living deep in the forest of southern Oregon. I had stripped my life down to the absolute minimum so I could start over from scratch. I was now living without electricity or a telephone, and my only source of running water was the mountain creek that flowed past my tent.
This was the beginning of a self-discovery quest that would forever change my perception of life. I [...]

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From Imagination to Realization – Bridging the Gap

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Your Imagination is one of your greatest personal assets. It is a window into the world of possibility, and a powerful force toward the realization of a happier, more fulfilling life. When used purposefully, your imagination becomes the trigger of your creative abilities.
Without imagination we would never venture outside the box. Our reality would only exist within the confines of the status quo. What we tend to label as “fantasizing” is really a vital first step toward the realization of your dreams. Fantasy is a primary way that your imagination projects itself into the future and opens your mind to [...]

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The Art of Making Wise Decisions

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When you are making decisions, what do you base them on? Have you ever found yourself searching for information and never finding the answers you really need? How do the questions you ask affect the decisions you make?
Sometimes it seems like the moment you go looking for meaningful answers to important questions so you can make a wise decision, things get confusing. Either there’s not enough information available, or there are so many opinions that you don’t know who to believe.

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Unchain Yourself from Conventional Thinking Myths

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What if I said that conventional thinking is at best only a beginning, and often just leads to a dead end?
Not only that, but what if I also said that it has a way of limiting our beliefs and closing our minds to the possibility of living an extraordinary life of true happiness.
Why would I say such a thing?
Because conventional thinking is based on widely accepted assumptions which may, or may not, be true. Either way, these assumptions are designed to channel you into the vast sea of normality. In fact, conventional thinking is custom tailored to make you normal.
What’s [...]

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The Value of Networking With Others

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Creating an online network is a great way to take full advantage of all the knowledge and resources available to you? It’s a way of allowing yourself to learn from others while they learn from you.
The reason I bring this up is because I’ve been reflecting on how much I learn from those around me, and how much I value their contribution to my life. I wanted to take this opportunity to give credit where credit is due, and to say thank you to those in my network of bloggers.
The concept of an online network
Succeeding online requires an incredible array [...]

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How Enthusiasm Was Secretly Sabotaging My Results

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When the topic of self-sabotage comes up, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? The first thing I think of is internal disharmony and limiting beliefs. Makes sense, right.
Does that mean that people who don’t suffer from internal disharmony or limiting beliefs don’t have self-sabotaging issues? As it turns out, there are other ways we can sabotage our own results that have nothing to do with beliefs. How do I know?
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7 Minutes on the Garden Isle of Kauai

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It’s already been two weeks since we returned from the Hawaiian island of Kauai, also known as the Garden Isle. I know it’s been a rough winter for many of you, and I thought you might enjoy a few minutes in paradise.
These are some random highlights from our recent vacation. I move through them pretty quickly because I wanted to share the vast diversity that Kauai has to offer.

We had all kinds of weather while we were there, but the air and water temperature remained between 75 and 80 degrees for the most part. As you probably noticed, there are [...]

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How to Master Any Skill Right from the Start

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We all would like to master a skill that we are unfamiliar with. Whether it’s cooking a great meal, learning a new language, or creating a successful business, mastering a skill helps us grow our character and increase our knowledge. Most people however want results as quick as possible. They want to become the best at something as fast as they can. It just doesn’t work that way. The good news is it doesn’t take rocket science to achieve mastery, but it will take a certain set of behaviors to get the job done.
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