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 a Disease” 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” his last months in joy and happiness. The time frame in which 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” he was a walking (I’m assuming lying in this case) dead man. 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 raises 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 showing just how important play 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 on lakes, streams or surfing in the ocean is a great way to receive life-enhancing negative ions, rejuvenating the heart and mind while building muscle too.” Not everyone may be able to get close to 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 the 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!