LISTEN TO YOUR BODY - Segment 3 (Scroll down for earlier segments)
 

     I knew there was a secret to aging gracefully, to looking sixteen when you’re actually sixty-seven.  I just had to find the secret.  If I didn’t, aging would stomp all over me.  I decided to seek out my chiropractor, Miss Slimmer.  I knew she could give me some good advice for maintaining my youth. 

     Why are you here?” she asked with a cynical laugh.  “You never ask me for advice.” 

     I’m trying to find the secret to aging gracefully; to looking sixteen when I’m actually sixty-seven,” I said.  After giving her time to get up from the floor, where she had crumbled in a heap of laughter, I continued.  “Besides, I’m writing this book and…” 

     “Oh, alright,” she said, “I just hope my advice isn’t falling on deaf ears.”

    “Not at all,” I answered.  “I’ve just had my hearing tested, and the doctor said its fine.  I should be able to hear almost anything, even chiropractors.”

     “If you really want to age gracefully and maintain your youth, you need to tune in and listen to your body, “said Miss Slimmer.

     “Come to think of it, I have noticed more chatter as I’ve gotten older,” I said.  “I often hear whimpering and whining.  The other night there were a couple screams, and some loud explosions; probably indigestion.  Then there was that fight that woke me up. 

     “Your body is trying to get your attention,” Miss Slimmer went on.

     After listening to her advice, I understood why it was crucial to tune in and listen to your body.  It’s so you can hear age coming.  If you’re not paying attention, age will sneak up and surprise you.

     “Yikes! You scared me.  I didn’t realize you were already here.”

    If listening to my body will help me to age gracefully, I’m all for it.  “Graceful” brings to mind a picture of a ballet, with a young lady gliding effortlessly and swiftly across the stage on her tip-toes.  I like this image far more than shuffling through the house, holding on to furniture.  Besides, I can’t afford to buy more furniture. 

     Miss Slimmer continued with her suggestions.  “If you want to hear your body say nice things, you need to feed it the right food, like fruits and veggies.”  

  

     “I don’t know what I fed it last night, but my wife said if it keeps talking like that, it can set up camp outdoors, some distance away,” I answered.

     “That’s why it’s important to eat the right food, “said Miss Slimmer.  “You also need to get plenty of exercise.  Your body will thank you for it; maybe even send you a nice card.” 

     I went home determined to follow Miss Slimmer’s advice.

To be continued...check back soon.