When I recently traveled to the United Kingdom to bury a friend of 43 years, I was reminded that we all eventually grow old and die. I am approaching an age I never thought I would reach.

Although the trip was a sad occasion, my wife and I enjoyed the sights of London, where I was born and raised.

One must stop was the London Eye, a massive ferris wheel on the river Thames almost opposite Big Ben and the British Houses of Parliament. Before being allowed onto the wheel,  we underwent a security check.

As if my friend’s death was not enough to remind me of my mortality, a security guard lightheartedly said, “Come on over here, pops.” As he was scanning me, he said, “How’s your day going?”

“Great,” I said, “until you called me pops to remind me how old I am.” He laughed. I laughed. On we went.

The problem is, I do not feel old mentally. But my mind is a little slower. My body has more aches than it used to have, and I tire more easily.
I remembered a conversation with my mother. I thought life was really unfair, i said. We learn so much that we never stop learning. Our perception of ourselves o remains as the young person we think we are while our bodies decay and die.

Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do other than staying mentally and physically active while eating healthy.

Thinking Positively

A positive mental attitude is essential. Too often the very elderly reach a point when they do not want to live.

Why? The world changed. Product brands, stores, friends have changed, disappeared or died. This leaves the elderly feeling they are useless, not worth anything. It is here that they give up. The quicker it comes the more relieved they are.

I have seen this now in several people my wife and I know. 

Hypnosis is a wonderful aid to these people. If they are willing to allow hypnosis, it will help them sleep better, feel more relaxed, more focused.

It also helps them to deal with their chronic pain without the harmful, overextended periods of pain medications, caused further stress.

As we age, our bodies do not repair as well as they used to, and again hypnosis helps. Hypnosis has been proven to help through positive visualizations, convincing the aging person to accept his plight, and to develop a more positive outlook.

Meantime, let me offer suggestions that may be new to you.

• Relax.

• Smell the roses.

• Watch a sunset.

• Watch a sunrise.

• Enjoy each day from the moment you awaken until you go to bed.

• Enjoy the company of others.

• Say good things about others and to others.

• Avoid arguments.

• Sometimes the plain words “You are right” can change a potentially negative situation.

• Encourage. Look for ways to motivate yourself and others.

• Build your self-confidence and give confidence to all you meet.

• Think less of what you want but how to give others what they want. In turn, your rewards will come.

• Live each day to the fullest. Accomplish as much as you are able. Plan to make the next day as fulfilling as the last.

• Create the legacy you want to leave.

• Think, live, breathe, feel, taste and touch all you can.

• With each action is a memory.

• Live memories. Learn from them. Devise newer, more pleasant ones. Share them with those who want to share with you.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone, 310.204.3321, or by email at nickpollak@hypnotherapy4you.net. See my website at www.hypnotherapy4you.net