Tuesday, May 06, 2008
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The Zen of Skin
- For every ailment under the sun
- There is a remedy, or there is none;
- If there be one, try to find it;
- If there be none, never mind it.
- There is a remedy, or there is none;
I watched the last installment of Oprah and Eckhart's discussion of "A New Earth" last night. There were many profound statements about joy, accetance, enthusiasm and the like. But the thing that made the biggest impression on me was when Oprah asked on behalf of all the curious how old Eckhart is.
I'll admit, I've been curious because he has this timeless quality about him. I had decided that he might be about my age, or a tad younger. (I'll be 45 in June.) No, the man is 60 years old. His skin is smooth, his eyes are clear, he has almost no wrinkles, and his hair is thick and brown. He's 60.
If being zen keeps you looking like that? Sign me up.
New rule, from here on out, when someone cuts me off in traffic, I will hear the sound of one hand clapping and I will think to myself, "peace, joy, and good skin"
Did I mention that the man is 60?!?
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sign me up too!
60 wow he looks 30. I am impressed. Judi
Is 60 old? ((sigh)) . . . ((SIGH)).
@BianchiStreet -
Spring Chicken ..digit doll
@Basilwire - Thank god . . . or I'm pushing geezerhood . . .laughing....laughing...S
I keep telling my clients this because I'm an esthetician and no one ever listens. Daily massage and meditation works wonders....Avicenna was right!!!
He's a good-looking guy.
@BianchiStreet - Sandra - 60 isn't old, but it's way older than he looks! LOL
i firmly believe you are right. a decrease in stress is directly related to a decrease in wrinkles!!
wow.. sign me up too!
Hope you are having good day today!
I never would have guessed.
sometimes when someone cuts me off in traffic, I only hear the sound of one finger waving... but I'm much better than I used to be, and I'm trying to learn more patience, tolerance... Oh, but those big jerks in those big SUV's who obviously are so self important, they don't have to do the speed limit....
It's better when I remember to take good music with me.
You can take the girl out of Jersey, but it's hard to take the Jersey driver out of the girl.
Zen and genes...my parents are in their mid 60's and just started to show some real age!
I've heard a lot about that guy, but haven't read him yet. I've only happened across some random quotes from him here and there. I do think that being in a hurry and feeling stressed about time makes you old. Feeling a lack of time makes you experience a lack of time. I try to never be in a hurry about things. Zen philosophy is good for your health!