I recently read an article which stated that scientists have begun identifying places throughout the world, know as Blue Zones, where people routinely live to be 100 and older. The list includes Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Loma Linda, California; and Nicoya Penisula, Costa Rica. The article focused specifically on Costa Rica, and provided a list of their secrets to long life, including having a strong sense of life purpose and family life, and getting some sensible sunshine. But while the list may vary from Blue Zone to Blue Zone, one secret remained constant throughout --- a strong sense of spiritual traditions and a belief in God.
"...when you ask the most highly functioning seniors how they are, they always say, 'I feel good...thanks to God.' Yet they may be blind and deaf and their bones hurt....they tend to relinquish control of their livees to God. The fact that God is in control...relieves any economic, spiritual, or well-being anxiety they might otherwise have. They go through life with a peaceful certitude that someone is looking out for them." (Elizabeth Lopez, Living Healthy to 100 by Dan Buettner, May/June 2008 AARP Magazine)
So I can throw out my anti-aging creams, be thankful for my family's good genes and praise the Lord that He will carry me through --- 'cause I'm going for 100 or more!!!
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