Creating Your Fountain of Youth As Ponce de Leon explored Florida for the miraculous Fountain of Youth, little did he realize that he already possessed everything necessary to provide him with long-lasting health. He chose some paths of danger that lessened his heartiness such as exploring in the wilds and missing out on some excellent nutrition as he sailed and searched, but he did have some elements right. My Fountain of Youth contains five very important facets: friendships, curiosity, exercise, nutrition, and inspiration. While sometimes just the right food is missing or I cannot exercise because of sniffles, overall everything I need is within reach, within my heart and soul.
The first and most important ingredient is friendships. Now I realize that as a writer I should save the best until last, but in this case friendship is the foundation. Without loving parents, good siblings, caring spouses, dedicated children, trustworthy friends, and great co-workers or a mixed combo, life is in a pretty sorrowful state. From conception through old age, healthy relationships of love and kindness build and sustain us. These friendships offer warmth, advice, shelter, and longevity. Loneliness is isolating and destructive; rich friendships are powerful and motivational. …show more content…
You must think and design and wonder and hold your breath in awe to keep the mind working at a high level of proficiency and grace. Reading and research build connections; conversation extends knowledge; study increases neuron firings and synapse construction. Using your brain every day in myriad situations and conditions strengthens every ounce of being. The mind is an amazing
The first and most important ingredient is friendships. Now I realize that as a writer I should save the best until last, but in this case friendship is the foundation. Without loving parents, good siblings, caring spouses, dedicated children, trustworthy friends, and great co-workers or a mixed combo, life is in a pretty sorrowful state. From conception through old age, healthy relationships of love and kindness build and sustain us. These friendships offer warmth, advice, shelter, and longevity. Loneliness is isolating and destructive; rich friendships are powerful and motivational. …show more content…
You must think and design and wonder and hold your breath in awe to keep the mind working at a high level of proficiency and grace. Reading and research build connections; conversation extends knowledge; study increases neuron firings and synapse construction. Using your brain every day in myriad situations and conditions strengthens every ounce of being. The mind is an amazing