The Fountain of Youth
Many of us, myself included, will find ourselves stuck in the same routines or life situations. We often repeat behaviors that don’t serve us and lead to premature aging of mind, body and spirit. In doing so, we zap our joy and stifle our personal evolution.
It can be quite the challenge to recognize these behaviors in ourselves. Once identified we must make the commitment to do whatever it takes in order to break the neurological patterns that are hardwired in our nervous systems. To stay youthful we must approach change with a creative mindset and rejoice in the opportunities before us.
Legend has it that the Fountain of Youth was a spring sought after by Ponce de Leon. According to this legend, anyone who drank from this spring would have his or her physical youth restored. We all know that such a spring doesn’t exist on this planet. However, there is a spring that we can bath ourselves in daily to help us defy “age”. It is within us and around us.
There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age. ~Sophia Loren
According to imdb.com, Sophia Loren has been in 94 movies over a course of 60 years and has received 50 awards. Her life and life’s work is a testament to this philosophy.
When I was growing up, if I told my Mom that I was bored, she would either make me learn something or tell me to go help someone. I guess this has carried on through to my adult life. I know, for me personally, I feel the most joy and the most connected to source when I am learning something new or find myself in a position where I can help someone.
Next time you feel that your joy has escaped you, I urge you to find your fountain of youth. Use that moment and your talents creatively to expand your knowledge or your connection to the world around you.
Dr. Andy Vantreese creates joy in his life by being outdoors, participating in lifelong learning, having a willingness to try new things, exercising and hanging with his wife Faye and their 3 kitties; Sunshine, Luna and Simon.
Dr. Andy works with neurologically compromised individuals who experience chronic headaches that haven't responded to traditional therapeutic approaches. He is the only chiropractor in the Decatur area who utilizes Brain Based Therapy to aid in the correction of these disorders. Well Beings, Dr. Andy Vantreese, DC
