Let’s talk about a lie we’ve all bought into: the idea that growing older means fading away.
That wrinkles, slower steps, or a quieter mind are signs your spark is dimming.
Here’s the truth: Your aliveness isn’t tied to your body or mind. It’s the fire beneath them—and it doesn’t have to burn out.
Myth of Diminishing Light
Yes, your knees might creak. Your memory might falter.
The world calls this “aging,” but I call it misidentification. You’ve confused the accessories—your body, your thoughts, your senses—with the source.
Think of life like a tree.
Over time, leaves yellow, branches crack. But the sap inside? It’s the same vibrant force that burst the seed open. Your aliveness is that sap. It doesn’t age. It doesn’t tire. It doesn’t “decline.” It simply is.
Story
Let me tell you a story. A young man once carried a newborn calf up a mountain every day to graze. Years passed. The calf grew into a bull. Yet the man still carried it—effortlessly. His secret? He never resisted the weight. He embraced it, day by day, gram by gram.
That’s the power of aliveness. Life’s loads don’t weaken you—they strengthen you, but only if you don’t suffer them.
Every challenge, every loss, every “virus” life throws? Carry it like the man carried the bull. Not with gritted teeth, but with open arms.
Hardware Fades, Software Upgrades
Your body is hardware. It wears down.
But your software—your consciousness, your spirit—is infinite. Spiritual growth isn’t about avoiding life’s storms. It’s about downloading them, processing them, and emerging sharper.
Imagine your karma as apps. Most people hoard outdated ones, cluttering their system.
But those truly alive? They update relentlessly. They delete what drains them. They code new ways to thrive. Your aliveness isn’t measured by years—it’s measured by how fiercely you rewrite your code.
Redefine “Living Well”
Society says “living well” means gold, gadgets, and gourmet meals.
But let’s be real: A diamond on your finger won’t light up your soul. A mansion won’t make you feel at home in your skin.
True aliveness is simpler. It’s sitting still and feeling the hum of creation in your veins. It’s knowing you’re not just a drop in the ocean—you’re the ocean in a drop. When you touch that truth, you don’t just “live well.” You radiate.
Invitation
So here’s your challenge:
- Stop Resisting the Load. Life’s weight isn’t your enemy. Your resistance is. Carry it like the bull.
- Update Daily. Shed old stories. Rewrite your code. Let your spirit evolve faster than your body.
- Touch the Source. Each morning, pause. Feel the pulse in your wrist. That’s not a heartbeat—it’s the universe whispering, “You’re still here. Burn brighter.”
Aliveness isn’t a gift. It’s a choice. Choose it—not just today, but every day, every second. Because while your body may yield to gravity, your spirit? It’s meant to soar.
P.S. You’re not aging. You’re upgrading. Act like it.