Aging Doesn't Make Us Old

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

You are wise beyond your years my friend and true wisdom doesn't necessarily come with age . There are children who are truly wise and there are old people who are truly ignorant . One can have 50 years of experience or one year repeated 50 times . At 63 years old , I have done some seriously stupid things ... but took notes and tried not to repeat them . When we are children , we want to be 13 years old and become a teenager . We want to become 16 years old so we can drive a car . We want to become 18 so we can vote or enlist in the military in my case . Be careful what you wish for . We want to become 21 so we can consider ourselves a "legal adult" . At around 40 years I saw my aging coming at me like a whirlwind and the velocity increases year by year . When I feel stiff and sore - Time for some Kung Fu "cat stretching" techniques and I refuse to walk stooping or bent over . I hold the door open at the market for people who are younger than me . Some people are morbidly overweight - in an electric wheelchair and on their way to purchase more frozen pizzas and cola = They simply gave up . My advice to young people - Enjoy every day being a child and be in no rush to "grow up" . My Apache Great Uncle once said - " No one is completely grown until that last shovel full of dirt is thrown on top of them " . Sorry for the lack of paragraphs . Have tried to find a solution and YT tells me I have "the old module" = unable to produce paragraphs ? Peace and love to all who read the ramblings of an "old" man who still plays marbles . LC

[@ReWildUniversity]

My friend, every time you leave a comment I am eager to read it. You always share such accessible, friendly wisdom. I love that saying of your uncle's, and to know that you still play marbles brings a huge smile to my face! =) Kenton

[@cattledog5464]

Master Trackers comment is as wonderful as your video. I am 54. I went on disability at 49.I thought I was done and finished.. I mentioned in a comment, on one of your other videos, that I got a dog. I got an ACD (blue heeler puppy, with energy levels at maximum and then some. I did not know what I was getting into). I became a boy and his dog mentally. Transformed from a crippled old guy, who by social standards, was a failure to finish the race. Into an everlasting boy at heart. I embrace my injuries now as sports injuries. Some days I am slow. some days I am almost athletic as I was in my teens. I have a funny saying. " If I don't get hurt today from my adventures, It was not for lack of effort". lol I don't expect to live forever, but , I will not surrender today. You rock. Peace

[@ReWildUniversity]

Powerful words for me. I just learned today that I have a complete rotator cuff tear -- it's an injury I've been dealing with for about six months, and it's kept me from many of the movement forms that I love. Your words came at a perfect time for me, my friend! Thank you for your presence here. =) Kenton

[@cattledog5464]

The humility of progressive disability, is a way to grow in a new direction. When I was healthy and athletic, I could jump over a fallen tree along the trail. Now, I must go around. Had I not been forced to go around , I would have missed what was off of the beaten path. Let that sink in.

[@cattledog5464]

Another example is... I was decently able to play the guitar. I could almost shred. lol Now, my arthritic thumb makes that painful. I had to slow down.I had to find that same guitar could be just as fun and engaging to me without the speed and dexterity. I still love to play. I play differently and found new things due to adapting my style. I did not quit or give it up. If you are way ,way, up in the mountains and hear an electric guitar playing..(.I am running a small amp with solar power), that might be me. My crappy playing now days in the mountains may be borderline "Harassment of wildlife". lol Note: I only play when I feel pretty sure no humans are within many miles. I will not perform for an audience. That is for posers and attention seekers. It would take away from my joyful experience into trying to please others. Peace

[@delbert3539]

I am 66, I have many aches and pains but I believe that most of what you said is true and correct. We each have a time to die, a time to live, etc, but we can enjoy life or we can whine about it. Your video made me see, again, that I can live and enjoy life or I can live and whine about life. I hope to enjoy life. Thanks bud.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Thanks much -- so good to hear from people with more years under their belts! Very inspiring to hear this from you. =) Kenton

[@stefm8251]

Great video , I'm 42 and still feel I'm a kid in life learning new things every day , still dreaming like when I was a child, living in the now and not in the future. I always value my "young mindset" even if it as some drawback , not enough planning of my future, but I keep thinking this is one of the reasons why people give me 30 , 35 years old instead of 42. For some folks it will looks like an immature life style and it's maybe true in some ways but when I see people of my age with the mindset of a 60 year old I feel sorry for them even if they have a better career, more money a big house,because they have lost something inside them , their inner child ! Cultivate your inner child keep dreaming and stay young forever .

[@ReWildUniversity]

Yes and yes, my friend! That is one thing I love so much about you -- your ever-young mindset. So inspiring! With love, Kenton

[@kevinperez7555]

I’m 22 work at a job I hate and listen to your channel in order to not quit life on certain days. Your voice makes me feel focused and peaceful.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Kevin, I know that feeling of doing something you hate and feeling like you're just selling your life away. May I gift you with my ReWild Your Mind online video course? Perhaps it would give you some tools to get out of your situation or to view it differently. If you would like, write me at [e-mail] and I'll send you a coupon! With love, Kenton =)

[@TechTins_Projects]

Great video post. I have been telling many of my friends for years. That you think yourself into old age. So many friends I have as examples of those who have thought themselves old and those who have not. The contrast is stark. This idea to me is so true. All anyone has to do is deny they are old and act young. That is it! The other anecdotal evidence is those people who do not have hobbies and retire from their employment and two years later they are dead. I have same diet. Been vegan for years as it has proven to have a very powerful effect on bone strength. I also have many hobbies, all very diverse. I am fit and strong and ten years older than you in time elapsed. I am on cycling holiday next week in the UK winter approx 20 to 30 miles each day for four days. And its a sightseeing trip not a fitness exercise. I have friends (unfit ones) who think I am crazy for such trips. And yet these trips are nothing special to me. Most people make themselves old way too early. It is crazy. Also if you learn to play the piano (or any other complex instrument) it will increase brain power tremendously. I am learning the piano and it is wonderful. I obtained an electronics degree at 50 and I now make musical instruments having learned carpentry very recently as well (only started making mandolins over the last 12 months). There is nothing people can't do if they remain positive. My Grandfather lived to 90 (he could make and build anything. Was a brilliant man. But no different to any other normal human.) it was only the last two years of his life that he went down hill. And yet my father died of furred up arteries at 56. His diet killed him. A huge tip to anyone out there is dump your TV as soon as possible. I got rid of mine 20 years ago. Plus do not watch too many videos. Do fun things but, make sure they are things that require you to be active and make sure they are always things that require deeper thinking.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Dump your TV! I love it! Learn new things and strengthen your mind! And the simple truth that if we "act young", it makes a huge difference in our "age". Great to hear from someone in their 50s who is so active, body and mind! =) Kenton

[@onreact]

Yeah, I also dumped my TV set 20 years ago. Sadly later I got hooked to the Internet though and started working at the screen all day until I got really sick. I was later able to revert that process by walking the dog and training parkour. Now I'm 3+h outside and moving each day. My father is in his mid seventies and still moves a lot. He was into bodybuilding in the nineteen sixties as a young guy and stayed fit and healthy ever since. He has still more muscle than I do even though I train for a few years now.

[@ReWildUniversity]

onreact So cool about your father! That shows what staying in shape can do!

[@onreact]

ReWildUniversity Yeah, I even showed him some moves and he tried one or two, the underbar for example but he prefers his type of training of course.

[@petermarsden4444]

I'm 58 now and have been pushing myself to walk every day for the past two years.I walk three miles every morning and what used to take me over an hour I now do in 48 mins and carrying 12 pounds in my ruck sack I'm fitter now than 20 years ago and it's helped me mentally and physically.with the help of my doctor and watching your videos it's helping to keep my depression at bay touch wood many thanks Kenton

[@ReWildUniversity]

Peter, this is so inspiring! Way to go, and thank you for sharing the difference my videos make for you. That just made my day =) Roots, Kenton

[@miracleshappen4483]

Great speech! I totally agree with you also because I've been experiencing it first hand. One more discovery I've made is that security kills the soul. What I mean is that when we live a life of routine by everyday doing exactly the same things in a "safe" environment, we gradually lose our capacity to feel and become some sort of "walking dead" trapped in our minds, never present to the moment. We built a society thinking it would make us feel less vulnerable but being vulnerable is a necessary requirement to feel alive. I'm really enjoying watching your channel, I can finally feel that I'm not the only one feeling and thinking the way I do. Thank you! 😇💖🙏

[@ReWildUniversity]

Absolutely. So strange, because our culture teaches us just the opposite -- that security and comfort are the "holy grails" we should all be seeking after. But as you say, that road doesn't lead to fulfillment =)

[@gypsyjunklady]

Synchronicity! I'm 34 in February and I've been startup to see the first really troublesome signs of aging to me. I always looked younger than my friends and while many of them look much much older and we'll before their time because they lived a lot less clean than I did (I never drank, smoked, did drugs or partied and stayed out all night in my whole life) and now I'm beginning to notice dark circles amd bags under my eyes this year. I don't like it, but I truly believe there are things I can do to make it better. Not just expensive creams or potions, bit changes in my daily routines and habits. I have an uncle in his 70's who lived in Moab, Utah and bikes on slick rock, he's retired but dies guided off-road trail mountain bike tours, and still runs in the Utah Summer games. I also see his younger sister who is completely sedentary and had heart disease, is massively overweight and never sees the light of day. There is so much truth to this video that would make Carlos Castaneda proud

[@ReWildUniversity]

Awesome, Jessica! You're living clean and powerful! Plus your uncle serves as a perfect example of how lifestyle can have profound effects on our "age". =) Kenton

[@cboylan007]

That back flip is fantastic!

[@ReWildUniversity]

Thanks! What fun it was to "fly" like that in gymnastics training. I miss it! =)

[@TheMadManPlace]

OK - so where the heck have you been for the last half of my life? At 62 I just lost everything dear to me (not just money but family too) and am living in a shed trying to figure out what the hell happened and how to start over again and then CP sends me here. I guess I'll be binge watching all your videos in the next few day. This video made sense to me - hopefully it will enable me to kick-start my life again so thanks for that.

[@ReWildUniversity]

My friend, I have much respect for your courage and resilience. Losing everything like that can be an excuse to give up -- but you are finding a way to move forward. Know that as you spread your wings and find your way onward, you'll be an inspiration to so many of us. A reminder that great loss doesn't have to mean "the end". =) Kenton

[@tomaszstarling]

Thank you Kenton, I'm 38 and I feel old every day, your video helped me with this issue, the stress at work has took away my appetite and sleep, I never thought how important it is for first responders to have good coping skills, I'm working on my now. Thank you for a positive video Brother. ♥️💙♥️💙♥️💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸♥️💙♥️💙♥️💙👷🏻

[@ReWildUniversity]

Absolutely, my friend! It always makes my day to hear from you =) Roots, Kenton

[@jackkrieger9150]

I think the same. Aging doesn't make you old if you take care of yourself and enjoy what you're doing. I personally have the lifestyle and mindset that I like to call modern Hunter-Gatherer. I keep my self fit and educated to be always ready for the hunt(everyday tasks and chances that come by) and gathering knowledge/information and the product of my work. To me, life is a journey through an endless ecosystem of opportunities and I'm just a living creature designed with the abilities to adapt and survive and succeed in it. It's up to me wether I want to keep exploreling it or decide to settle after creating sustainable resources. I always think that there are enough resources and opportunities for everyone in this ecosystem.That holds true for everyone since we have been able to create many things that improve our life from scratch because of our need for improvement and intelligence. The one who hunts and invests time and knowledge better eventually gets more. I live in the present and don't worry too much about the unknown of the future as long as I'm prepared and do my job in the present. This mindset makes me so exited about life and about every start of a new day no matter how boring the environment or the routine of the day might be. I'm glad to be able to fully accept and implement this mindset at the age 23. It takes some time to forge this mindset into your mind because there are many everyday variables that can seem like a big deal and break your concentration.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Jack, that you've successfully adopted this mindset at such an early age, and are getting such benefits from it, is so inspiring! You are already strong on the path to being an active participant in life, rather than just a spectator. Way to go my friend!! =) Kenton

[@schnegolas5044]

Hello, I am gratefull for your videos. I am 18 and I discovered many things for myself already, but I didnt knew how to express it in words. It is really helpfull and relaxing to hear it expressed the way you do. It cleares the mind. Thank you!

[@ReWildUniversity]

So glad these make sense for you!! =) Kenton

[@wbworkout]

Aging is an issue as your body changes, even if you have been taking care of it, active, strong and working on being and feeling healthy. It does not have to be bad news. The body just needs some extra care and rest. A lot of the way you feel about aging is in the mind attitude and the way you see yourself. When I see a person with a walker or a huge gut waddling, I say, I'm not going there! I am determined to age with grace and strength in body, mind and soul. I am aware of certain changes in my body but do not allow them to deter me from trying and challenging myself. It is indeed a mind set change. I have always taken good care of myself, worked out, ran and did physical things but I have noticed some of the same things your mentioned and though I am not sure I will be able to do a standing back flip, but I am determined to do what I can to keep limber, and strong. Your material has been good for me to hear. When you care about your body it will take care of your. I just had a check up and seem to be very healthy. I am wondering what you will say at age 65 like me. Maybe you will tweak the message a bit, maybe not. Like you I feel much younger than my real age and people think I am in my forties or 50s. What I do need to apply is more playfulness in life and take thing less serious and take a lighter view of things which is hard these days. I also lack a tribe which I am working on since I moved to MI in 2016, I have to build my networks and friendships again. I will confirm this, laughing....lower testosterone. LOL! I love the phrase , am I at my highest potential right now for my age. Great question! That's also a challenge for me to take seriously. I have been practicing more piano and guitar and song writing, learning about more herbs, attending shamanic posturing and drumming events and volunteering for the local Folk Music Organization. I think I am in a good place and on there right track. I have never imagined myself going down hill and caving into what I see in people around me. I wish I had someone like you around when I was in my 20s but it's never too late to improve. I am excited about self evolution and personal improvement like you are. I can't wait for your 60 year old video teaching. I'll try to be around and watching. Thank you. Be well and safe journey!

[@ReWildUniversity]

Wow, I love that you are aging so consciously! Keeping moving, staying strong, getting enough rest. I too will be interested to see how that video goes when I'm 65! It's fun to think that we might still be writing to each other then. =) Kenton

[@wbworkout]

Kenton, you never know. Thought we are a few states away we might even meet one day. The world is full of possibilities. I was out there agin working the land. I feel for it so much that is was so neglected and allowed to be overrun and congested especially the back . Its going to take a lot of very hard work maybe only a few square yards at a time. There is a number of very aggressive invasive species there, one is Japanese honeysuckle, a vine with tons of underground root systems that branch out and emerge to strangle and cover plants, and a rugusa rose that expands by underground root systems as well and comes up everywhere. It's flowers are fragrant and large hips are edible. I dried many last year for tea though the winter. I don't want to eradicate that but manage it. The property was essentially formal with redundant scrubs, and plantings. The beds were overrun and needed a lot of work. They are looking pretty good but will need constant care to keep them up. I have been cutting back taking out old wood and dead branches, trimming and thinning. I put in a lot of flowers and many herbs for food and medicine. I planted two blueberries and plan to get more. I put in a 16' by 6' raise vegetable bed which so far is doing very well. I may do a garden video for You tube . I used to do garden updates in Chicago. Be well and thank you for inspiring me and reminding to age gracefully and with gusto.

[@1961maya]

Thank you so much for your videos Kenton, they are amazing!!

[@ReWildUniversity]

Thank you! That means so much!!! Love, Kenton =)

[@isaiahholland6133]

You're right, aging doesn't make us old, it makes us stronger and better. I think the aging process opens another door into life that's even more special. Cheers .

[@ReWildUniversity]

Right on, Isaiah!! =) Kenton

[@scottywarren3498]

I think this is one of the best uploads you're ever done. Wow just amazing and I've learned so much 😊

[@ReWildUniversity]

Scotty, thank you! So glad you found value in this! =) Kenton

[@laranorris7252]

I love this video, thank you so much for being such an inspiration, a bright light in the world.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Wow, thank you Lara! I so appreciate your words!! Love, Kenton =)

[@kathrynlay]

What wisdom, I will check Counter Clockwise, I am older in years than you, and can share that your insight is thus far correct, honour the child within, all else then will flow from that point. In gratitude to my wonderful friend Paul, who through James, led me to your teachings x

[@ReWildUniversity]

Kathryn, I'm honored that Paul and James thought enough of my sharings to share them with you! And it's GREAT to hear from someone older than me who feels the same way! =) Kenton

[@mrazik131]

I heard that the oldest part in our body is 10 years old thats it...human body is constantly renewing depends on nutrition and other things how the cells are reproduced, we are just bunch of cells ...

[@ReWildUniversity]

I've heard various amounts of time for this, but indeed -- the body is constantly changing the very atoms that make us up. So in a very real sense, we are not the "me" we were a decade or two ago. Gets the mind thinking about "what" we are! =) Kenton

[@bladerunner2106]

Your video is amazing and totally uplifting. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Absolutely! =) Kenton

[@Herbert080345]

tomorrow, I am 72....and you are 100% right.....I just missed it some years ago, and looking back, you in the right direction.......still, I keep on trying....

[@ReWildUniversity]

Awesome, my friend. I feel that at any age, we can make ourselves healthier next year. We may not regain the vigor of ten or twenty years past, but that you're willing to move forward at 72 -- well, that's an inspiration! =) Kenton

[@0fficer47]

Thanks Kenton! Great vid, maintaining that desire for adventure!

[@ReWildUniversity]

You got it, my friend! =) Kenton

[@CrystalsandCandles]

I'm 62 and have a very physical job so I'm in good physical shape. But you are exactly right. Along with, and I can't stress this enough, daily tasks, it's the mind which keeps us young

[@ReWildUniversity]

YES. So important to remember. =) Kenton

[@suezaple4950]

I am 61, to some they may think I am getting old , well yes I am getting older , But to me age is only a number , I never think of my age, and go on in life doing what I enjoy, that being keeping active , especially in the outdoors, trying to eat properly, I wont take any medication without trying a natural alternative for what my issue may be. first, I watch documentaries and videos like you's , I agree with Tech Tins, some people do think themself old, so in this feel old. great video great wisdom

[@ReWildUniversity]

Way to go Sue -- that's such a positive attitude! Love, Kenton

[@mikedavis1943]

Thank you Kenton, for this and your other inspiring videos. You are a true teacher. Your analysis of each of your topics validates hunches I have had, but may not have as thoroughly regarded. Because of you, I am making positive changes. About age; I am 45, and it is easy to dismiss aches and pains and accumulation of past injuries as inevitable, which they may be. But it's how we adapt to these things, much like a change in heart makes the difference in how we perceive cold, or how we exist with mosquitoes. It is never too late to better oneself. And if you reach the pinnacle of some discipline, and can get no better at it, congratulations! Now you have an opportunity to master the next, and pass the knowledge you have accumulated on to those who are now walking the road you have already walked. So it's not about age so much as it is about when you have begun to travel each road. Thank you again fellow Wisconsin man. And to your wife as well, as she did a nice job of convincing me that cold showers are of great benefit! I've said enough.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Hi Mike! Thanks for your words -- we're both basically the same age, and both living in Wisconsin! I love how eloquently you've pointed out that "a change of heart" can make such a difference. May we all remember that and learn to keep a positive heart! Curious -- where in Wisconsin are you? I'm currently near Menomonie, but moving north toward Cable. =) Kenton

[@mikedavis12]

You are heading good and north! I live near Milwaukee. I'm very fortunate to have land to go to in the UP in Nadeau, also good and north. I am heading up there tomorrow morning. I'll be looking for chaga while I'm preparing for maple syrup season. (By the way, your hand drill tutorial is a great confidence builder! I have had great success with it, and with hoof fungus for my fire insurance:) I'm also a student of the martial arts, Brazilian JJ and Aikido. And I love parkour! I'm also a student traditional medicine, and have 2 years of training in Ayurvedic medicine. My aim was to understand how people came to understand medicine through the use of their own senses. Ayurveda was a great tool for that as India is one example of a contemporary people who still use traditional medicine. And I believe that human beings derive knowledge in very similar ways all around the world. It's the same for navigation and tracking. I'm sorry to go on. Nice to see a kindred spirit on here. Thank you for your open heart.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Mike Davis Mike, so great to meet a fellow lover of the northlands! And thank you for keeping all these important skills alive -- I love BJJ and Aikido -- I actually think they compliment each other nicely, since both require us to "feel" another's force or momentum and to utilize that momentum to our advantage, plus of course all the joint manipulation similarities. Woohooo! Have a great time up north! =) Kenton

[@peteralanturner9296]

I'm 70 & despite eating right & exercising I had prostate cancer, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. That being said, I believe a live time of taking care of myself has built a foundation of health & fitness. My health challenges are just that challenges. A positive attitude, staying active and involved, getting "out of yourself" keeps you young. Also new studies on gene expression shows that weight training can actually crate younger genes.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Pete, this is awesome -- your attitude rocks! If we could all see challenges as challenges -- well, it's super inspiring. Thank you! =) Kenton

[@Sasquatch-Press]

Good stuff! I was sent your way by Canadian Prepper, good advise now I am a subscriber. Thanks.👍

[@ReWildUniversity]

Thanks so much for your subscription, Terry -- I was so honored by Canadian Prepper's video! It came as an amazing surprise! =) Kenton

[@TheDao101]

Wow, amazing. cheers mate, great stuff. Im looking forward to watching the rest of your videos! Peace bruz

[@ReWildUniversity]

I hope you like the rest of them! =) Kenton

[@StyNorth]

Absolutely wonderful and meaningful video, my dear friend! At 60 years old, I have been through many physical and mental/emotional setbacks along my life’s trail. As you are aware, I went through open-heart double bypass surgery two months ago. When I had my heart attack I thought it would be the end of my life as I knew it. I was certain that I would never be able to fully recover and be the same person again. As I awakened from the surgery I had never felt physical pain to such a degree, and had allowed myself to consider giving up and fade into a final peaceful place. Suddenly I had a realization that actually if the surgery was truly successful, would that not mean I would have a new heart that was stronger and healthier which I could then condition to my needs and would give me the opportunity to feel young once again. My recovery has been very quick compared to the average, I have quit smoking, I eat a low fat, low sugar, and very low salt natural diet, and even with some limitations due to continued healing, I feel like I’m 40 years old with 20 years experience! And that’s where I’m taking it from here; I’m going to enjoy remaining 40 years old and continue to practice being just that by converting each year into a year of ongoing experience. I have set a goal of hiking the Wisconsin Ice Age Trail (1,200 miles) in the next 4 years and then perform a 4 month hike-through of the entire trail in the 5th year. This is a goal I would have never considered until after my resent set back and my new mind-set of Live “Wise, Live Well, and Live Long”! You have a very accurate understanding of the aging issue and I hope that both Young & Old take heed to your insight on the matter! I want to thank you very much for taking the time to address this concern in our lives, for it was very uplifting and heart felt, my friend! You are always inspiring to me, Kenton! My hugs to You, the Wife, and the Girls :) Sty

[@ReWildUniversity]

Sty! Thank you for so openly sharing your story here -- it is so inspiring that you can that close to the edge, and are now looking at a 1,200 mile hike in your future! I so appreciate your approach to life. Not sure if you heard, but now WE are moving! Up north, toward Cable. Sort of like we're swapping places! If you are ever up that way, get in touch -- we would all love to see you again =) Roots, Kenton

[@StyNorth]

I will absolutely make the effort to see you folks in the future! I will be traveling to that area on several occasions over the summer and fall next year. Going that direction to my Chaga grounds of coarse :) Stay well =) Sty

[@ReWildUniversity]

Sty North Perfect! We'll be excited to show you the new place. BEAUTIFUL glacier-carved terrain, huge old trees, studded with boulders . . .

[@1961maya]

Yes, I completely agree with you! If I comment on this to a few people that I know they would say , naaa, its actually annoying to me, I stopped talking about it they can stay with their own belief , I like to find someone with a mind like yours

[@ReWildUniversity]

Maria, when we're thinking "outside the box", it can be difficult to find others who are also open to exploring different paradigms. Glad to have you here -- I hope you enjoy the other videos!! Love, Kenton =)

[@1961maya]

@@ReWildUniversity Thank you for your response Kenton,oh, yes I have watched and enjoyed your other videos ,the challenges are incredible!, I love the combination of nature, and when you share your experiences,and other people too, I am a fan now!

[@ReWildUniversity]

Wow, thank you! I'm so glad to have you here, Maria!!!!

[@trishchmelik7748]

Generally what I'm taking away is 2-3 steps forward for every 1 step back. I like that idea with aging.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Well said. Not just steps backward =) And I'm realizing that as we age there are other skills we can develop that maybe were overshadowed in our younger days when we were focused on different things =) Love to you from all of us! Kenton

[@HuplesCat]

I'm 9 years older than you. When the hearing and eye sight start to go it is depressing but I focus on the positives. I've been vegan for 6 years and vegetarian 12 years before that. I was fit but stopped running 6 years ago. In my mind I am still sub 3 hours for the marathon and can do 50 milers on trail. I've reevaluated and going to do a lot of yoga and walking before running again as I am 53 not 44!. Age has shown me that peace and kindness to self and others is the main thing in life. Took a lot of years to figure that out! The semester is ending in two months!!! Going to do the online Forest Monk with my gf. New things make old dogs young again :-) Still working on the cold shower thing though :-)

[@ReWildUniversity]

I'm always inspired by your comments, my friend. "Peace and kindness to self and others is the main thing in life." What beautiful words. Will be great to see you on the Forest Monk community! Woohooo! =) Kenton

[@almollitor]

This is good stuff. At 63, I know that physical decline is real, but you remind me that I have so much wasted potential that I could take years off the way I feel through disciplined effort to imprve myself. I have no musical talent, but wonder if taking up an instrument would help my mental agility.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Another commenter was saying how he took up playing piano and noticed a shift in his mentality. I think a musical instrument could make a huge difference in your mental agility! =) Kenton

[@tomkrause8084]

Ihatechu, not really. I'm about turn 56 in a month, as you know, I have a bad back and been like this since a failed surgery in 2005. I need a cane to get around, mostly I have to lay on my back flat, I can't sit up in a chair longer than I half an hour without having to stand for just a few minutes, or more often, lay in bed. For people like me, ageing sucks! What I did to ease my pain was to move to the Philippines where within, 1 1/2 years I went from 240 to 200. Tho it makes me feel healthier, and there is less pain on my back and legs, it still doesn't change the fact that my back and legs will never be the same. I'm still looking forward to you coming here to visit me on my land that I bought right on the beach, and still in the process of building a house for me, my wife and her daughter. The only thing you have to worry about is buying your plane tickets, we will take care of everything else, and we'll have a pig roast. We raise them to sell and eat. You'll enjoy yourself, and I'll enjoy some american company!!!

[@ReWildUniversity]

Tom, thank you for that continued invitation! We've definitely been thinking of warm places lately during this long, chilly winter! Love, Kenton =)

[@likearockcm]

65 here.I have no yearning to be young.the only thing that I've always done is exercise weightlifting ,run.I still do.the pain is body wide but I deal with it by compartmentalizing and embracing (thanks to kenton) plenty of reading and brain stimulating activities.Obviously,your way is far superior and you and your followers will live long productive lives.I am not spiritual, just kind of a bullhead and won't let aging get me down,in fact very much enjoying it now that I am mature enough to recognize the beauty and amazing wonders of the planet we occupy. I BET JACK LALANNE IS YOUR HERO!

[@ReWildUniversity]

Jack Lalanne! Awesome =) I love your attitude, by the way -- bullheaded is good! That "toughness" is something we are lacking in our culture, so we need some good exemplars like yourself. =) Kenton

[@deniskokin7903]

What a great video! Interesting, I've come up with something similar for myself. I'm 35 and since last year I started to think about improving myself every year. You know, I just say to myself: "this year I'm going to dedicate to ...". Usually it's about reading some kind of literature or specific author (last spring was a spring of Stanislaw Lem). Recently I have started learning some math (hope it's good for my brains and it's just interesting). So yes, I'm trying to be better with every year. I don't feel that I'm getting older (in a usual sense of this words) every year. Life seems to have a bit more sense when you improve yourself like this. But you could easily get into a feeling that you are progressing too slowly, that you could be faster. In that case, I think, it is good to take it as is and just learn new stuff without "estimates" and "goals". Thanks!

[@ReWildUniversity]

Good advice all around! You've pointed out how the quest for improvement can actually become a negative if you don't take it in stride. So important to remember =) Roots, Kenton

[@Gunrun808]

I'm 19. just started watching your videos and they have changed my life. I'm 1 month in and I can now take cold showers for 20 minutes without even flinching.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Awesome! Your words made my day. And that's so cool about the cold showers -- way to go! =) Kenton

[@AppanParsu]

I'm a couple years younger than yourself and I agree, it is how you perceive yourself and what your capable of.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Absolutely, Andrew. I think that attitude will serve us well as we put on more years! =) Kenton

[@duffmanyeahoh]

At my karate school we have people 55 years old 60 and 65 years old and they are in very good shape, in better shape then people their age for sure and most probably in better shape as people younger as them aswell who don't work out. I have seen so many people get a gf or get married and they get fat and quit working out only at the age of 20-25 already. Even tho I feel a difference in my body compared to 4-5 years ago and now I am 31 still the mindset and challenge stays the same. I used to train at my peak 6 days a week and 2 days a week I train twice a day at that age it was possible, after couple of months or a year my back will get injured and I could not walk or lift my leg. I would use my mindset dont even go to doctor let it heal and rinse and repeat and back to training lol. Now few years later I feel I have to be more mindful about it and listen to my body but I don't regret those years with injury because those moments I was living and doing what I loved and it felt great and those inuries were my lessons. Mindset is everything the stronger, faster and sharper you are in body and mind the longer you will last in great shape even at old age I see examples around me everywhere good and bad.

[@ReWildUniversity]

I've been wondering what martial art you train in! So great that there are people of that age there, and a perfect example of how movement keeps us "young". And your final sentence regarding mindset? Right on!!! Love, Kenton

[@michaelreqd]

Very inspiring! And indeed, the reciprocal influence of mind and body started to move into focus over the last few years, supported by the progress in molecular Biology that allows us to identify and measure molecular markers of aging and well-being of organ systems (hot topics in the last 5 years have been interactions and influences between gut microbiome and brain function, including mental health, as well as immune system, gut microbiome and brain function). That book sounds very interesting, have to check out her research! Love your math example of percentages of improvements that are still possible when you get older - wonderful and inspiring example!

[@michaelreqd]

test lol

[@gordthor5351]

Kenton ,nothing you say can ever by purely anecdotal,because you have super high intuition and that is the power of the subconscious mind (1 million times the processing power of the conscious mind at seeing patterns in reality). You have seen these patterns,otherwise you wouldn't be convinced enough to even mention them. You obviously have the logical thinking cognitive function to make sure your intuition matches reality,but what really makes you a rare breed is your ability to incorporate the extroverted feeling aspect,where you can bestow your vision to a broad audience.You truly have a rare talent.I don't like the term "gift",(I'm sure you worked hard to be proficient at it),because no personality type naturally has all that .

[@ReWildUniversity]

All this praise from you is going to give me a huge ego! ;) Seriously, though, I do appreciate your words. It's something I've worked hard at, and though I still often fall into judgment or bias, I do my best to be aware of my mind's activity and not be "duped" by such thoughts. =) Kenton

[@ImpGimp]

Honestly just the way you present yourself with this calmness and self-awareness, i assumed you had to be around 60. (this is a compliment so don't take it wrong ;) )

[@ReWildUniversity]

Wow, thank you! I do take that as a compliment. I've been waiting to get older so I can start talking a bit about aging. Finally, in the last couple of years I got some grey that makes me look a little more "wise" =) Ah, to be a Gandalf someday . . . ;) Roots, Kenton

[@MonacoRocha]

I was born 1957 I'm 62 I train ( Play). Jog, Swim, Martial arts 53 Years now, Meditate, Fasting No Sugar No Junk Food, Good clean Plant based food... Move your body Every single moment & it doesn't Go away..... I am 5'6 130Pounds .... Take care of body & Mind....

[@ReWildUniversity]

YES!!!! =)

[@MonacoRocha]

@@ReWildUniversity Love your Videos ..!

[@ReWildUniversity]

@@MonacoRocha Love your comments!!! =)

[@katanatac]

I believe you can maintain a strong healthy body and mind well into your golden years by eating the right foods, drinking clean water and doing chores around the home stead. Avoid too much alcohol and tobacco!

[@ReWildUniversity]

Simple but wise advice, my friend!! =) Kenton

[@jeffmoestaygyi.1248]

great video I am 25, I will start this now never thought this way before, its very hard to get out of engrained thought patterns.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Awesome! You're way ahead of most of us!! =) Kenton

[@jeffmoestaygyi.1248]

ReWildUniversity thanks I have a freind that is very healthily at 65 who I showed this to, he doesn't know how to use the computer but he said the only thing he would add is people will try to get in your way when you succeed and become better so you have to stay motivated and strong.

[@ReWildUniversity]

john doe Great advice! =) Kenton

[@sebastianstahl1871]

So true what you've said just now, there is an example that really shows greatly what you mean; Wim Hofman aka "the iceman" shows that everybody that has the right mindset Can be, his own version of the iceman.. other than genes, bodytypes and such, we are build out of the same materials, if we can trigger our mind to commit to your ideas of being, whether it is bodycontrol, memory skills or other, start doing the things you really want to, if it's having a healthy physique, live in a way that will stimulate what you want to achieve, reading about it is good, but you'll have to act if you want to reach your goals 25, going strong!

[@ReWildUniversity]

I'm a big fan of Wim Hof! Amazing things he's showing us . . . =) Kenton

[@onreact]

Thank you Kenton for this inspirational message! There are other studies you didn't mention here that prove how "elderly" athletes who kept on training until their late 60s had the same muscle as athletes in their early thirties while sedentary people had severe muscle atrophy by their late sixties. Their bodies were literally rotten due to lack of movement. Until the age of 25 we still grow and things like body fat or muscle mass will be OK unless we abuse our body really badly. What happens then is that we have to support our body in maintaining it. Only if you don't do anything about it you will actually lose muscle, your agility will decrease etc. It's important to realize this as soon as possible. I did fairly late (in my mid/late thirties) but even that has advantages. I never really excelled at any sports and a sedentary lifestyle plus screen work took a high toll on me but then regular parkour training has made it possible for me to reach my peak later in life. I'm actually fitter than I was at 25 because I wasn't particularly fit at 25 even though I had the proverbial six-pack more or less naturally then. I even fit into the clothes I wore at 25 or wear the same size I did back then again.

[@ReWildUniversity]

This is wonderful, my friend! A perfect real-life example -- in a way, you've gotten "younger" as you got older! =) And thanks for mentioning those studies -- indeed, it's become very clear that our "year" age doesn't have much to do with our "real" age. =) Kenton

[@onreact]

Yeah, thank you! There is even a term called "biological age" to describe what we talk about here. You can be 50 by the number of years you have lived but have the body/mind of a 30 year old and the other way around.

[@ReWildUniversity]

onreact "Biological age"! I Googled it and there is even an online test for it =) Kind of fun! But I love the concept -- so much depends on how we live in this world . . .

[@onreact]

ReWildUniversity Yeah, I also searched for it using DuckDuckGo to make sure I didn't make it up or repeat some nonsense and did a test and it said I'm 24. :-)

[@ReWildUniversity]

onreact Right on! I've never heard of DuckDuckGo. Interesting!

[@jordangould1541]

Great video.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Thank you! =) Kenton

[@christopherellis2663]

my general health and eyesight have improved over the past quarter century, still on the road up, and I expect to put in at least another quarter century. There are always challenges, new and old.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Your a living example! As far as I know, conventional knowledge states that eyesight doesn't get better. But I've heard from numerous people a similar experience -- it can. =) Kenton

[@96money96]

Incredible! You have a lot of self control. I would like to gain more. I would also like to go on an organic food diet (wild meats, vegetables, fruits, organic raised meat), but don't quite know how as I am a poor college student lol. My family doesn't quite understand the negatives of many of the food and agricultural practices today.

[@ReWildUniversity]

I know the feeling with trying to eat organic! Here's what I try to do . . . first, eat as much wild as you can. Your state might even allow eating roadkill =) Second, check out CSA's in your area -- some of them might trade summer help for a share of their produce. Farmer's markets can be great sources of less expensive organic food. I often bring an instrument and play some music at farmer's markets, and the farmers usually give me some produce in exchange. Finally, you can check out the "dirty dozen" and the "clean 15" here: www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary.php That website gives a lot of info on what vegetables are important to buy organic, and which ones usually incorporate less pesticide use. I hope this helps! =) Kenton

[@96money96]

That helps a lot! Thanks!

[@horyzn1525]

woah, i'm just 17 but it's really interesting for me to hear your thoughts!

[@ReWildUniversity]

The best time to start, before any of the negatives of aging have hit you! =) Kenton

[@VietNormbo]

Can you make a video of what your diet is and give examples of ehat you eat on a daily basis ? Great vid by the way man !

[@ReWildUniversity]

Give me a bit of time to do that -- I'm playing around with different diets right now, and it seems like it's been an evolving thing for me over the past year or so. I'll see if I can nail things down a bit and then see if I can make a decent video about it. =) Kenton

[@robert5900]

When you get older, you do not just lose things, as you gain things also... such as pain, which sometimes, will hinder your thinking/planning and goals.. This pain is real, which disrupts your physical and mental well being. I'd like to know the trick, of ignoring the pain. Just to keep moving, isn't working so good, anymore. Just subscribed. my age....58 yrs.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Hi Robert, Thanks for your subscription, and the great question. Dealing with pain is something I hint at throughout many of my videos -- or rather, dealing with things that we usually try to avoid. I go more in-depth in other videos, but in short, I've found that for myself and for students I work with, pain largely is an artifact of our resistance to a sensation. The classic example is walking barefoot in the snow, or taking a cold shower -- when a student is resisting the sensation, I have literally had people crying or screaming from the pain. Yet if they can shift their attention to what they are actually feeling, there is often a sudden sense of, "Oh. Is that was I was screaming about?" The sensation itself may still be intense, but it pales in comparison to the sensation+the resistance of that sensation. That adds a mental pain to the physical pain, and the mental pain is usually (but not always) about 70 or 80% of what we think of as the negative sensation. With chronic pain, as many of us experience as we grow older (like pain in the joints), it's tougher. But still, that same "release" into the sensation can work wonders. Meditation is a great aid -- it helps us to distinguish between actual sense perceptions and the mental "stories" or add-ons that we layer over those perceptions. A classic example is someone yelling at you. For all of us there is the actual sense perception -- a person with a red face and a loud voice. But most of us also add a mental layer, and allow ourselves to be "owned" by sense perception. Our mental story takes it as an affront to our ego, and we find ourselves getting mad or defensive. With meditation, our minds quiet and learn to distinguish. We can see the person with the red face and loud voice, but we no longer tell the same stories -- so it's just a person with a red face and a loud voice. We don't have to get defensive any more. This isn't a quick-fix. It's a paradigm shift that takes a fair amount of mental re-training. But to me, it's been the best cure or solution for just about everything, from aches and pains to disappointment to relationship issues to survival challenges. =) Kenton

[@robert5900]

Thanks Kenton for the reply. My whole life, seemed to be practicing what you promote, but I fear, time catches up, and age will make me old. Your coaching may just help me, in standing strong, in just appreciating what is happening, so maybe, I can forget it and move on. Thanks Friend.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Robert Lybert I do hope it can help a little. I know that in the end, there are just things that we're not able to transform, but hopefully we can all help each other to cultivate a little more resilience over time.

[@iacomuslycanthropus7466]

Whooooooo . Damn straight I'm still 25... physically. My mindspirit is about 1000 but my bodybrain is no more than 30.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Right on, my friend =)

[@Sammyman2662]

I hope that you are right. I am 49 now and ,as you spoke of, my strength, testosterone, joints and other things have all diminished. I am told by the so called medical professionals that this is part of age that I just need to accept. My attitude is, "No way this could be it!". I seem to have the heart but the body is not getting message. I have to give a little back ground to my health. back in my mid 20's I had thyroid cancer and had to have it removed among other things. I gained massive amounts of weight and very quickly. after being in remission a couple years I found another tumor that a Dr. said was all in my mind. I have had those ups and downs. I have tried to change many times with now permanent success. in the last year I started down the conforming road until I saw your video of your thoughts. These are the same things that I believe in my heart but did not act upon because I feel I did not know where to go. Also there is a level of financial difficulties for me to hire teachers of the things I want to improve. You have inspired me to see guidance and do research to reach the goals, not I just want, but need to attain to live a more quality existence. I remember being in a firefighting school at 46 years old and overweight. The students and teachers all man fun of me, under their breath and sometimes to my face. When I would preform I may not have been the fastest but they did see my strength and resistance. I had delt with a shoulder injury during the training and found out later it was torn in two places but I was still able to accomplish my goals and graduate. I'm going to try to follow your advice.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Bret, I'm so inspired that you aren't giving up. All of this becomes much tougher when we hit a major health problem - and when the professionals around us are telling us the same old dogma that there is nothing you can do about it. We're entering an age in our medical world where more and more doctors are understanding the power of lifestyle shifts, but the medical community is notoriously slow to make real transformations. The mixture of diet, movement, meditation, and a playful attitude (I'd also add removing "passive entertainment" from one's life, though I know that's a tough one for a lot of us) can make a huge difference! Keep me updated on how things go for you, my friend! =) Kenton

[@Sammyman2662]

ReWildUniversity I have to agree with you take on removing passive entertainment. I have been trying to rekindle survival training of past. I also want to get into hiking. With this in mind I need to get rid of this lifestyle I have fallen into. I have started mindful meditation. I want to do Tia Chi, cleaner eating, and work towards a plant based diet. How to do that is going to be the trick. LOL I have to research your "playful approach to life". I'm not sure what you mean by that. I am a student of life and have found a new enjoyment of learning. I have enjoyed your videos and appreciate your perception. I hope to reach the next levels you speak about and leave my old life behind.

[@ReWildUniversity]

I'm so glad this can inspire you, Bret! It's inspiring in return to see you ready to make so many positive changes in your life. Meditation, in my opinion, is a perfect start-point, since it strengthens all the faculties we'll need as we move forward and try to implement more change. Playful -- I've just found that if I try to force something, I have, at best, temporary success. But if I can find a way to "play" with something, to have fun with it, then it "sticks" more powerfully for me. I use the same with students -- though we're doing some very "serious" stuff like trying to transform our fears, it always seems to be more successful if we can find a way to make it fun. =) Kenton

[@Sammyman2662]

ReWildUniversity can you suggest meditation? I got a CD of some exercises. what do you think about yoga? I know I need to start walking again to get my back loose from injury. I have so many thoughts of starting points but no direction. I'm glad to hear you do not listen to main stream thinking and go with your heart. that is the journey I want to go on myself.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Bret Fraizer Hi Bret! I usually start students with a basic mindfulness meditation -- just watching the breath. Start with just a couple minutes a day, and build up. I also did a video on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5LLl6ykeNOKl6s But this guy: liveanddare.com/beginners-course/?LAD+Menu has a course that I've been taking. It's $59, but it's been well worth it for me, because it is very smart about helping you develop good meditation habits. A lot of people start, then stop, then start again -- but this helps to keep you on track. Yoga rocks =) There are a lot of teachers of different temperaments, but if you can find someone who would start gently and stay aware of guiding you through movements that will slowly re-strengthen your back, I think you'll love what yoga does for you.

[@solsouth]

I have a 47 year old body but a 25 year old lust for life. I refuse to grow old or grow up. My saying has always been if you grow up, you grow old. Any way I can just agree with you regarding the fact that one day you wake up and you suddenly notice all these little things that crept up on you, over time but you never noticed them before.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Right on, James. Awesome attitude! =) Kenton

[@juwanhaco4531]

Am in my 30s, I never exercise or go to the gym, but pretty healthy. In my personal experiences of staying healthy is keeping things balanced and moderate like greeks say. So never over eat, especially sugar, walk regulary, keep in touch with positive people. I find myself lucky, I don't have a sweet tooth, I don't remember last time I had ice cream. Do some mathematics and science and play some board games like chess, or puzzle games. Nikola tesla lived a long successful life and had a sharp mind even in his 80s. Many scientists today, like Richard Dawkins have a sharp mind.

[@ReWildUniversity]

So true! A good attitude, clean diet, and basic movement like walking, plus keeping our mind active and engaged -- these seem to be the recipe to longevity! =) Kenton

[@RobFarrell17]

Great post. I'm 44 too and have been having the same thoughts and feeling. Carpe Diem!

[@ReWildUniversity]

Carpe Diem indeed, my friend!! =) Kenton

[@GreenGino]

I'm 24 look 16 felling 14 this vedio is on point.

[@itsphilschwarz]

Hey Kenton, first of all I gained a lot of value out of this video even though I'm only 22 but I have a question relating the relationship aspect that you talked about. You seem to have an amazing wife and that the people you're around are all in the same headspace as you are. I find it very difficult to find like minded people regarding outdoor activities or a girlfriend that is interested in bushcraft for example. I also live in a city so that might be the reason but if you have any advice or thoughts about this I would appreciate them. Thank you & Keep up the great videos Philipp :)

[@ReWildUniversity]

Hi Philipp, "Finding your tribe" is something I should probably do a video on =) The practical advice is fairly obvious -- attend Meetup groups about bushcraft, go to naturalist events, etc. However, I'll offer up something else. It's kind of out of the box according to our culture, but it can work amazing things. Start finding parks or other places that are a bit more "wild" in your city. Then, wander those places and look for people who look interesting. When you see someone, take on this challenge (a challenge I give many of the people I mentor online) -- go up and ask them something meaningful. If someone is looking at some plants, don't ask "What are you doing?" Instead, ask, "What draws you to the plants?" It takes some courage, but if you approach people with meaningful questions, it engages them in a different way. You may get some people who just look at you strangely and walk away, but if you keep at it, you'll get some people who have real conversations with you. And from there . . . well, things can evolve into friendships. That's basically what I do to bring people into my lives -- I engage them with meaningful conversation, and I listen a lot, really being receptive to other people's ideas and passions as best I can. I hope this helps a little Philipp! =) Kenton

[@itsphilschwarz]

Thanks Kenton, I will accept your challenge and I will let you know how it goes. :D Very nice advice thank you very much I appreciate it. Philipp

[@ReWildUniversity]

Please do let me know how it goes! If you would, create a new comment when you do, instead of posting on this thread, as the YT notifications make it difficult for me to see threaded comments.

[@Perroquet51]

Of course, this advice comes from a man who can hang upside down by his toes. Nevertheless, Bat Boy, I think you are right. Since some decrepit feelings are surely the result of depression over aging, a more positive mindset could definitely help. That day when we look in the mirror and see Baby Jane Hudson looking back at us, we should also see someone who has given up and accepted old age as a death sentence instead of an opportunity to go on living. Your videos are always as inspirational as they are informative.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Marc! It's been some time since I've heard your voice here. I love your comments, because I always get to laugh =) In appreciation, Kenton

[@Perroquet51]

My comments make me laugh, too, when I come back and see that SpellCheck took my non-word and turned it into a real word that doesn't make sense. Thank goodness for the edit button.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Ha!!! =)

[@tenger4155]

"mindless entertainment" I'll adopt and reference this word to be coined by a wise man.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Glad you like it =)

[@annedeguernon8117]

im terrified of dying, i don't want to hurt, i dont want to leave the ones i love, i don't want not to be able to see the beautiful nature around me

[@ReWildUniversity]

I can understand that fear, and it can devastate our ability to really live life. Have you explored religions or spirituality? Buddhism has helped many people to transform their fear of death, and Christianity can offer a balm of the promise of life after death. Zen in particular can lead you to a peace of mind that transforms our fears. =) Kenton

[@butchmetzger7023]

I find that I fear a life of pain and disability more than I fear death. Kenton helps to remind me that I need to treasure the days I can still get around pain free at 62. And he gives me hope that I can still improve and grow!

[@8thsinner]

Nice video, Thats a really good philosophy that will dramatically slow down the aging process. Except that you have acknowledged that you are losing all the time and the body will at the subconscious level will always shorten your telemeres in accordance with your belief system. in the math, considering a human lifespan should be 900+ years. your percentage of drop should look more like a .1 percent drop rather than a one percent drop. But this reallignment to .1 percent will do nothing without first realising that the body doesn't need to shorten it's telemeres at all. It is a combined result of karmic and genetic dna memories as well as the idea of time existing at all and we have been programmed to believe in time and an again process.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Thank you for sharing this awareness -- far beyond the scope of this channel, but appreciated nevertheless! =) Kenton

[@GreenGino]

I think it's all in people's heads , you are what you think.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Much truth to that . . . =)

[@knowledgecartel955]

i been doing much of the same things and seen some dramatic results. one thing i do also is sungazing for about an hour a day give or take. been doing this for 6 months. it illuminated a lot of trauma from childhood and I've had to grieve that a lot but it's extremely helpful.

[@ReWildUniversity]

You know, I love it when people introduce me to something new. I have never heard of sungazing, but I'm researching it right now! =) Kenton

[@VideosMilitary]

ReWildUniversity , if your interested search "re-wild yourself podcast, wise interaction with the Sun with Nadine Artemis". Great knowledge to be heard :)

[@ReWildUniversity]

Thank you for the resource!

[@knowledgecartel955]

+ReWildUniversity, from my research, Master of Earth is the authority on Sungazing, if you haven't seen his stuff yet, you're in for a treat. buckle up!!

[@DIESIONAENSEMBLY]

I agree in full! Talk about later..

[@ReWildUniversity]

I'll look forward to it, my friend! =) Kenton

[@johanneshimstedt1361]

My approach to training is super systematic, although I don't actucally like it. No playfulness :/ How do you integrate playfulness in your physical training while making progress, Kenton? :)

[@ReWildUniversity]

Great question, Johannes. I know the feeling -- systematic or a disciplined approach can certainly work, but it's not always very fun. My next video (or soon, at least), will be about "Reach", a movement paradigm I use. In short, I've tried to stop exercising, and instead shift my movement paradigm. In my former life, I would sit a lot, then get out and try to counter-act that with some exercise. Then I questioned the sitting, and started to see the world with "parkour eyes". Instead of looking at a room in the usual sense, I made it into a habit to see it as a playground. What could I crawl under, jump over, or use to do a stretch? Is there room for a cartwheel? If I am going to sit to dinner, is there an option besides a chair? It took some time, but now I don't "feel right" if I am sitting comfortably. Instead, my body is always asking me to mix things up. Play was the entrance for me -- always asking how I could have fun with my movement by taking my body out of the various support mechanisms that our culture always seems to provide. It might be a strange sense of "play", but if I'm driving, for instance, I hold the steering wheel and squeeze for grip strength, or try to crush it for an isometric exercise. The basic way to develop it is to stop randomly at different environments you are in, and ask yourself, "how could I have fun moving through this environment?" The result is that you are basically exercising all day long. Sitting at the computer, walking through the woods, whatever you are doing, you are finding a way to mix it up in a fun way. I hope this helps a little! =) Kenton

[@johanneshimstedt1361]

That helps a lot!! Thank you for taking the time to write this. :)

[@onreact]

Yeah, parkour training and parkour vision helped a lot. I'm a very different person now. I don't just train to gain muscle and look good. I gained muscle and look good as side effect of my training and parkour practice. I also do stretching etc. throughout the day whenever I feel like it. I feel a lot like it, like every half an hour or so.

[@ReWildUniversity]

onreact I love your approach to movement, my friend. So inspiring!

[@onreact]

ReWildUniversity Thank you!

[@tomkrause8084]

By the way, tho I'm turning 56 soon, I refuse to grow old. Some people tell me i should act my age, and not joke around so much, but I refuse, where's the fun in that? I think mostly they don't understand american humor here in the Philippines!.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Humor is such a beautiful thing! So glad you are keeping things light and laughing my friend! Love, Kenton =)

[@seanantill3366]

the mind is a very powerful machine and allowing it and yourself to grow and expand is also a powerful thing. for me nature is the key to my growth and development letting go of the well you can't survive or succeed in life if you don't follow the 9-5 watch tv Facebook your day away mentality we as a society have developed in to is the key to my growth and development. I recently gave up Facebook it's been close to going on 2 months now and I find myself already finding other things to occupi myself with example preparing my next winter adventure and the starting of my own outdoors program here in Alaska then the drama of the rest of the world stuck in a social media frenzy. I am 47 be 48 come may and even though I need to lose weight and eat healthier which I'm working on I know in my mind I'm not old and worn out by a long shot and have to laugh when people 10 15 years younger then I at work complaining about how tired and sore and just can't get out of bed without this or that i.e coffee energy drinks xcetera and I don't use any of this kind of stuff to which I just say come talk to me when 😂😂😂😂😂😂. I have just in the last couple of days discovered the channel and have subscribed and looking forward to exploring it further another thing I'm changing getting away from channels that have turned into the same old thing over and over hey look at my new knife using this to start a fire blah blah blah done it seen it a million time's time to evolve. hoping to find some of that here so thank you for the opportunity to do so

[@ReWildUniversity]

Sean, I'm excited to have you here! I love how you've seen how much our modern media can consume us, and taken steps to mitigate that in your life. That you are giving yourself personal challenges and starting your own outdoors program . . . AWESOME! We desperately need this in the world, my friend. Adventure on! Kenton

[@seanantill3366]

Thank you kind sir it's been a long time coming and glad to be here look forward to learning

[@ReWildUniversity]

Sean Antill It's great to have you on the channel, with your experience, great attitude, and humor!

[@iliketurtles123]

hello

[@butchmetzger7023]

oldest student? youngest? I would probably have to bring grandkids for a brief summer course if I would ever get a cha to attend a class.

[@ReWildUniversity]

I've been able to work with children of all ages, so the youngest is probably 4 or 5 (plus I have my own children). Oldest was probably in her 50s, but I'd love to work with people who have more years behind them. =) Kenton

[@project10bball]

14:25 we humans have to try--what do we have to lose? irreversible damage to the human body has always been the norm--we have to try something new

[@ReWildUniversity]

Absolutely! =) Kenton

[@TrollDragomir]

Hahah, imagining you at 60 reminds me of this: weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/oldmen-in-cartoons-vs-anime.jpg As for age, being 24 I can't really say I know much about age, but mindset definetly has a tremendous impact on our health, and "age related issues". I know plenty of people who had plenty of health problems that usually occur with elders, at age of 16 and 17, and then I know a few people who are around 70 and are in better shape than most people my age. This civilisation is unfortunately rising a society of "young elders", and all playfulness is killed in us as soon as late childhood. I find that humour really helps too. If you remember at all times that life is but a joke, have a laugh at it once in a while, you're safe from taking it, or yourself, or even otherwise serious matters too seriously. There was even a very particular strain of shamanism in a few cultures, called "the Sacred Clown". A shaman who's job was to teach people through paradoxes, undermining and questioning everything, surprising at every turn - teaching us how faulty of a mechanism expectations are ;) An interesting article on it: fractalenlightenment.com/25726/spirituality/the-path-of-the-sacred-clown-where-trickster-and-shaman-converge

[@ReWildUniversity]

Ha! Awesome pic!!!! So true =) I love this "Sacred Clown" idea -- Nicholette, one of my long-term students a couple of years ago, explored this a lot through her theater and acting. Such great power in taking the things that we hold to be sacred or take for granted, and to turn them on their heads. I think it brings us back into new perspective. As I always, I appreciate your voice here! =) Kenton

[@onreact]

Yeah, so true. My teenage daughter stares into her mobile or other screens and lies in bed all day. She literally never moves and she already suffers from depression, anxiety and gets tired very quickly. It's really heartbreaking to see but of course she doesn't listen to my advice at all.

[@ReWildUniversity]

onreact That's a tough one -- those devices are so hypnotic -- so much like a highly addictive drug . . .

[@onreact]

ReWildUniversity Exactly my point. I know it from my own experience. As an adult I could finally cope with it. As a kid it's even harder.

[@ReWildUniversity]

onreact I know. And it is so ubiquitous in our culture, that it's tough to protect kids from it. Deny it, and we only make it more alluring. Give access, and it often sucks people in.

[@ohyeahyeahyeahyeah7201]

hi kenton could you do a wood construction video 😎

[@ReWildUniversity]

Such as building a shelter or some other structure? =) Kenton

[@dktn8080]

what do you think about stem cells.

[@ReWildUniversity]

I don't actually know enough about it at this point to make an informed stance. How about you?

[@aHigherPower]

You know me Kenton, lol, I've got to give a Christian perspective for others to consider. ;-) I agree with you keeping a positive attitude has even shown to have physical and mental health benefits. Keeping your mind and body engaged may increase your quality of life in your later years. At least for my perspective, I do not believe I can even add a single day to my life. God bless! Job 14 5-7 5 A man’s days are numbered. You know the number of his months. He cannot live longer than the time You have set. 6 So now look away from him that he may rest, until he has lived the time set for him like a man paid to work.1 timothy 4:8For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

[@leoangere5310]

You could think of it not as adding a day to your life (by your will), but as taking part in setting the number of your days (since God knows beforehand what choices you make). Maybe it's more arbitrary than that, as death can be such a random thing. I do wish so many Christians could stop seeing God as a trickster, just waiting for us to improve our lives through choice only to smack us down again (I'm not saying you have this image of God, aHigher Power, but it's something I've tortured myself with and seen in others' lives).

[@aHigherPower]

Leo Angere I hear you Leo and I agree. I do not make excuses for predestination or the idea that I do have have to do anything because my destiny is already determined. If that makes any sense.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Great discussion, you two. I love to see friendliness reflected in a subject that so often can invoke less kind feelings =)

[@leoangere5310]

Makes sense, aHP, as balanced views usually do. Thanks, Kenton. I've gotten pretty jaded about religion on the whole, and Christianity in particular, but I can't help thinking about some concepts and don't mind giving my two cents' if only as devil's advocate (for and/or against a given notion). Some people I just won't engage, though perhaps I should try, without judgment.

[@onreact]

It's not really about how long you live but how good you live. When you give up on yourself and let your body degenerate in your teens or twenties already like many people do nowadays you will die slowly every single day. When you move and use your body like it was designed for than it will benefit you here and now. I want to live healthy and move a lot until I'm 70 or 80 but when you let your body become a burden to yourself through sheer laziness and negligence God won't help you either. God created you in his image. What do you think, is God obese and can barely move? I doubt that.

[@mosonyimartin2214]

Hi!

[@ReWildUniversity]

Hi Kyle! Did you get my recent email about the opening in the new 4-month program? I'd love to talk with you about it if you're interested!! I sent it two or three days ago. =) Kenton

[@ricothehuman2532]

ReWildUniversity how can I get in contact with you for program and such?

[@ReWildUniversity]

Matt parkour Email me at rewildu (at) yahoo (dot) com. I'll look forward to talking! =) Kenton

[@mustardseed1983]

Oh yes, I have always been told "wait till you're 30, then you'll get fat!" But the other cruel thing is "wait till you have a baby! There goes that cute figure!" This idea says, "You will get old and have babies and be worthless because you will be unattractive so you'd better go on a diet and take your birth control and get on that elliptical and get your terminal degree or you're a fat idiot!" I am starting to think if I relocate to the woods and just stop eating junk, I could stop being scared of getting fat and the natural biological process having a child. It is because having children is viewed as aging. Obviously, someone has lied.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Vanessa, I am so heartened that you aren't believing those messages! That message, given to women regarding their age or having children, is so damaging to so many. Our bodies do change in many ways throughout our lives, but does this have to be something negative? Only to a cultural ideal of the "perfect" sense of beauty. Personally, if I see a tree that has all its limbs perfectly aligned with no dead branches and a perfectly straight trunk, it's as boring as one of the many pictures of "perfect" women you see on the internet these days. Now, a tree with some character in its growth is much more exciting, and in a human, it is things like scars and lines on the face which tell the most interesting stories. May we come to a day when we see as much beauty in the deep lines of an old, old man's face as we do in the a sculpture of Adonis. Then, I think, we'll be seeing a beauty which fills our whole being. =) Kenton

[@project10bball]

idea: damaging physical body creates 'aging'

[@leoangere5310]

Maybe. The body does have a remarkable capacity for healing and regeneration, but perhaps if injuries and other damage don't heal perfectly they add up and slow you down eventually. I believe it's possible to keep your regenerative abilities in perfect condition, so that no damage can be permanent; but it takes a total lifestyle change for modern man.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Good point, both of you -- I think of it as the difference between "chronic damage" and consciously-created "acute" damage. If I am on a factory line and doing the same lift every day, straining every time, I tend to do chronic damage to my joints that will haunt me later on. But if I can do damage in a smaller way, such as the muscle damage that I take on when I do carry a large log up a hill, that actually builds muscle and strengthens by body. Since our body adapts, it's important (in my view) to do small, selective "damage" that builds my body intelligently. But other damage, like sitting for 8 hours a day, seems to quickly add up to adaptations that essentially make me "older". =) Kenton

[@leoangere5310]

Yes, I believe chronic damage affects us more. Acute damage can fester and never heal correctly, but I like the idea of conscious damage on a small scale, which probably increases our capacity for properly dealing with harder 'hits'. In my case diet may be the biggest factor, affecting my body's ability to follow its own blueprint. But with all kinds of damage, movement is key.

[@bubanner]

well many a great young body builder is in the grave....soooo u go when u go.

[@leoangere5310]

Interesting point. I suspect that more natural forms of movement, not structured and linear like in your average gym, will tend to improve your odds of longer life and more vibrant health. Maybe the exuberant attitude that playful movement awakens is in itself a major variable.

[@FernJuice]

Body building is anything but natural. Most eat highly artificial diets with tonnes of processed protein and much more protein than is good for the body. They train purely to create a particular body look not for fitness or health. It is actually a lifestyle incredibly bad for health especially the heart and kidneys. I know someone who was told by a doctor they had to stop or they would have a heart attack or stoke soon as they were showing signs. And that person always knew it wasn’t healthy either - they just did it because they wanted to experience that type of body.

[@MrMigido]

Its best to be too busy to let age put down roots.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Well said. =) Kenton

[@dktn8080]

Don't start with steroids because steroids doesn't make you that much stronger it just make you bigger. its much more healthy to jogging and eat healthy. and when you jogging, your muscles don't disepire, the fat and salt water in your muscle despise, your muscles can be a little smaller but you have the same strang,its healthy

[@ReWildUniversity]

Good point =)

[@ireland66613]

ageing makes you old lol it totally dose I'm 50 not same as 40 lol am I old absolutely not

[@Zorn101]

Entropy.

[@TiberiusStorm]

You look your age due to laugh lines and wrinkles. It's not all about hair! I'm 39 and most people think I look 25 even though I have thinning hair.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Right on! And you're correct on those laugh lines and wrinkles -- a bit too much sun in my youth, and I have GOT to stop smiling constantly!!! I guess they are probably good wrinkles to have . . . =) Keep up the "being young", Shaine! =) Kenton