SHINE YOUR LIGHT

Eight Spiritual Attitudes For Aging Gracefully

By Mikaela Katherine Jones

eyond the physical practices of eating a diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables, keeping the body moving, and nurturing yourself with mindful relaxation, more of us every day are realizing that the spiritual attitudes we hold in life are just as important to live fully and age gracefully. I think of the ladies featured in this issue of ADS and how bright their light still shines so inspiring! Im nearing fortysix, and am often told I look and act years younger, hah! My life hasnt been easy, so I take that as a compliment. Here are eight of my favorite spiritual attitudes I practice, so that when I reach my 80s, Im pretty condent I will still be looking and acting much youngerwearing purple and all! Lets do it together 1. Know Thyself. Be yourself, not somebody elses idea of who you should be. Own your gifts. Listen to your heart to nd your lifes purpose and express it. Over time, the expression of your purpose will change. Give it your all L-I-V-E, LIVE! 2. Practice seeing the world with the eyes of your inner child. It expands your ability to experience the magic of life. Take delight in the small moments of your day the sun on your face, the taste of a peach, a wild ower poking through a crack in the sidewalk, a childs laughter. These pleasurable moments will juice you up if you take the time to truly appreciate them. 3. Release the past. Let the power of your inner light, your True Self, heal your could haves, should haves, and wish I would haves. 4. Hold your head high. You are a beautiful and powerful being of light. Remembering that you are a spiritual being having a physical adventure helps you hold life in perspective and take yourself more lightly.

5. Give up being perfect. As long as youre in the body, you still have things to learn and experience. Its not your job to be perfect; its your job to share your light. In so doing, you will inspire and uplift those around you. (Youll also have a lot more FUN!) 6. Trust in the process of your life. Even if something bad happens. Have faith that something good will come from it. It may take years to see the blessing, but you will. Set your intention for the future, and be unattached to the results. The Creator may have a dierent and better plan for you. 7. Make compassion your word for the day, your word for life. Give others a break, we all make mistakes. Forgive yourself and others, and remember youre never alone. Youre always connected to your light. Ask for guidance. Ask to grow. 8. Learn to laugh at yourself. Youre pretty funny. Come on, you know you are. Laughing at yourself is one of the best prescriptions for slowing down the aging process. (Dont worry, your eyes will shine so bright, nobodys going to notice any laugh lines through all that radiance!) It is my prayer that these eight spiritual attitudes will enable you to live with more peace, courage, and joy in your heartwhich is in all ways, a timeless and precious beauty. Mikaela Jones is an inspirational writer, speaker, hypnotherapist, and Delight Frequency Manifestation Meditation Teacher. For more tools to shine bright, (including some free ones) visit www.MikaelaJones.com. Mikaela's work will enable you to fulll your unique personal vision by helping you stay connected with your True Self, and nd delight dailyso you can shine.

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