"Aging Body, Unchanging Spirit"

In the article, "Aging Body, Unchanging Spirit" posted on Beliefnet, the author, Lisa Schneider,

interviews the author Andrew Weil about his new book Healthy Aging. Throughout its entirety, his holistic ideas on aging are contrasted with that of the majority of society. After reading this interview, I felt that Weil was saying to cherish and make the most of everyday. It is okay to look towards the future, but only so much can be controlled. It is better to make the best of a present situation and accept reality. Weil states, "Aging can increase value by concentrating what is most worthy and by allowing what's inconsequential to dissipate." What he means is to embrace the aging process and renounce materialism because in the end, appearances and the fear of death will remain evil nemeses. It's also fascinating to note that Weil supports much buddhist philosophy.