My Doctor, who has a world audience, asked me to write a paragraph on "The Secret To Longevity" for his uses. So I'll double up and post it to my mailing list, which is much smaller than his, but more personal to me.
Longevity seldom, if ever, survives, except a person embraces
balance in every activity and phase of life, consistently, if not every minute, of course. One does not grow aged violating God's natural order of balance in their work, sleep, hygiene, food intake, attitude, emotions, and actions. Longevity is no accident ... It's a way of life. One may have a longevity gene and die young, or lack such a gene and live long, if in balance with nature, as God intended. The entire universe, earth, every flower and bee were created in divine balance. They all fulfill His purpose ... if in creative balance. Almost anyone, regardless of religion, may gain longevity, in balance with nature, for "God is no respecter of persons" (Acts 10:34). Exceptions are those uniquely determined not to live long, by their Creator ... for His own reasons. Long, physical, life often begins in childhood with this command and promise: "Honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise ... that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth" (Ephesians 6:2-3). Motivation, Mental/Physical activity, and Moderation in all things are vital elements at the core of balance. "Let your moderation be seen of all men. The Lord is at hand" (Philippians 4:5). Rayburn Blair (Age 90).
Comment from our son Rex,
Dad, I had this thought during my quiet time. "Good things only bring lasting satisfaction after long term discipline has made those things an unconscious habit in our lives.
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