I interviewed a woman in her seventies, who returned from hiking Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, Africa. “It took seven days,” said Kathy. “The climbing is very well organized by the government. My group had an outstanding Guide Team and porters.”

Kilimanjaro is 19,341 feet high. “Slowly, slowly, we walked to acclimate,” she said.

Two striking memories were gained just before reaching the top. “We walked at night, starting at 11 p.m. and wore lights on our heads. We converged with all the other hikers as we neared the top. I saw a line of lights ahead and behind me in he pitch black. Then later, I looked to the right and saw a red moon and a red star, just as the sun was rising,” said Kathy.

Kathy’s hiking friends are a group of women who hike all the time. Many are considered older. However they’ve hiked the John Muir Trail in California to a trail in Colorado and more.

What an inspiration!

From 21st Century Science and Health

“The error of thinking that we are growing old, and the benefits of destroying that illusion, has noticeable results. Most of us have met someone considered old, but very much young in mind/body/spirit. These people have been interviewed and questioned. Are they lucky? Is it their genes? Is it the food they eat? Maybe or maybe not, however, they usually always attribute their longevity to a positive and loving attitude. They have an awareness of life eternal—not a life of stages and levels with beginnings and endings.

“The error of thinking that we are growing old, and the benefits of destroying that illusion make for a better life. Care-lined faces, wrinkles, and gray hair are not laws, while youthfulness and dignity are attributes of God.

“Why not notice the manifestations of Spirit rather than the passing of years? Why not maintain a mental attitude of being young?”