Energy |
Thursday Mar 22 2007
On the other hand, there is energy involved in our biological processes. We take in fuel, burn it and then have BTUs to operate our physical bodies. This thermodynamic explanation reminds us our biological ‘machine’ works better when it is cared for, takes in good fuel and is maintained in good condition. When we eat well, get adequate rest and follow a balanced exercise regime, we have more energy than when we don’t. From this perspective, we can choose to improve our energy level by changing our actions.
There are lots of theories about energy. Some distinguish our chakras as the portals through which we connect with life’s forces and access its energy. Kundalini is regarded by billions as the main source of life energy and can even be dangerous if we get too much of it at once without awareness of what’s happening. One of the fundamental tenets of traditional Chinese culture is the concept of qi (or chi, life energy), and their exercise and medical traditions are based on understanding its flow through our bodies. Indian traditions similarly name this life force ‘prana’.
What all of these views have in common is that age is irrelevant to how much energy we have or experience. If one is healthy and fit—no matter whether young or old—there is no energy deficit. Compare two individuals of different ages with different bone structures, strength levels and flexibility: their energy levels have nothing to do with their age, and everything to do with their moods and actions.
‘Declining energy’ is one of the myths we have about aging—a powerful story we should begin to dispel. If age doesn’t predetermine a loss of ‘energy’, then there is no imperative that we ‘slow down’ or become less active as we age. It means we need to be responsible for our moods and our physical wellbeing at all ages and take actions appropriate to our interests in life.
Written by Jim Selman at Personal Empowerment
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Posted by Rhea on March 26, 2007 at 01:02 PM EDT #