Re-Creation: The Key to Longevity

Recreation: the key to longevity

How many times have you tried to go somewhere but couldn’t move because something was blocking you? Has he tried to implement a new habit but the old ones always seem to dominate in the long run? Do you wonder why every intimate relationship you get into “seems” the same?

I remember hearing about a book called “The Anatomy of an Illness” by Norman Cousins, which is supposedly based on a true story about the author’s battle with cancer and how he was able to cure himself.

Cousins ​​receives his prognosis and decides to “live out” his final months in joy and happiness. The amount of time the doctor expected Cousins ​​to pass passed but something strange happened. After additional tests and studies, Cousins ​​went into remission and was completely cured of his cancer!

The doctors, nurses, and his care team were shocked and surprised because they “knew” it was a dead man walking (I’m guessing he was lying in this case). What the doctor didn’t know was Cousin’s decision to enjoy the “last” days of him laughing every day! Yes, one of the key factors that contributed to Cousin’s miraculous healing was that he laughed every day. This begs the question: If a man dying of cancer can find ways to appreciate and enjoy life, why can’t we?

As children, we often approach life simply and easily without seeming to care about the world. As we age and our cognitive function develops, we begin to form unconscious perceptions and beliefs about life. One of these debilitating beliefs is that life is always hard. Work, Work, Work and if there is time, maybe Play.

However, science is now proving just how important gaming is to our mental and physical health. Dr. Neil Nedley in his groundbreaking book “The Lost of Art Thinking” mentions this regarding recreation: “…true recreation rejuvenates, replenishes, and restores…walking by lakes, streams, or surfing in the ocean is a great way to take in life-enhancing negative ions, rejuvenate the heart and mind while building muscle too.” Not everyone may be able to get near lakes or streams, but at least everyone can get out.

It is important to realize the six days of work, one day of rest as noted in biblical tradition as being of key importance. However, you do not have to subscribe to any particular religion or belief system to benefit from it. It is a universal law that applies to everyone!