The Necessity and Illusion of the Physical :

If you haven't noticed the physical body changes quickly.

Good or not so good, its health is a temporary state that is guaranteed to fluctuate.

The awareness that we are our bodies is an illusion.

Yet we are still existing within it.

It is the home for consciousness yet not consciousness itself...

And since we are presently living "through it", living in a healthy state is essential for potential future experiences, good or bad.

Healthy food, healthy relationships, healthy community, all are important components for healthy existence.

On an individual level, Mind/Body practice is essential.

Thankfully, there are methods to cultivate physical health and mental calm while also cultivating spiritual and energetic vitality.

Chi Gung [literal translation: energy work ] the Yogas and Meditation are key elements in maintaining health and cultivating longevity.

The Taoists believe that there were many skills, energies, and awarenesses to cultivate.

So, longevity was the primary focus, as the longer the period of time the vehicle was healthy, the more time and opportunity there was to cultivate one's awareness and skills.

This is especially true for the Mystical.

So much magic and wonder are available to us if we look at the correct things.

As the lifespan of the physical vehicle lessens, the awareness of spirit and energy increases.

The ability to release and forgive becomes natural and the level of love and compassion expands greatly.

When one is in the last stage of the physical, the only thing that is left is the desire to love and the sweetness of consciousness itself.

That is when one truly sees the illusion of the physical body and time itself.

Do Not Be Confused :

LOVE has always been the essence of consciousness.

Once again, Impermanence informs us deeply.