Dawn is bright and vibrant and the sun is strong during the day. A different beauty emerges in the evening, as the sun begins to set. Then the contrasts become more pronounced and the colors richer. Evening exposes a new beauty that daytime doesn't show. Similarly, as the body withers with age, the spirit ripens. This is a truth of life.

In our Western culture, we mistakenly equate the physical strength and capacity of youth with beauty and happiness. But this perspective ignores our inner-self, which is every bit as important, if not more important, than our outer-self. This is why the truly great— those who have been honored and appreciated throughout the ages, are not celebrated for their physical prowess or physical beauty, but for their character and wisdom. Furthermore, although the strong body of youth can be a source of a sense of vitality and health, character and wisdom take time to develop, and are not as accessible to younger people. Rather, inner-wealth is almost exclusively the possession of those who have faced decades of challenges and learned from them, in other words, of the aged. Elders have something incredibly valuable to give to others which can’t be obtained elsewhere.

The Association of Himalayan Yoga Meditation Societies International (AHYMSIN) has a newly designed website with numerous resources available to study and practice the subtle aspects of Yoga Meditation: https://ahymsin.org/