Ilchi Lee

I enjoyed autographing copies of my new book In Full Bloom, co-authored with Jessie Jones, for a long line of kind people. Sedona was the first book-signing for In Full Bloom.

Most of the participants in the room were over 60 years old. My hair also is no longer black. Many people think of their youth as the norm of their lives, and therefore feel hopeless as they feel they are now old. With America's growing population of senior people, maintaining health while aging is a very important issue to the individuals aging, their families, and the entire society.

Think of the life of an older person as a car. If you think that you are going down hill, you can slowly step on the brake. While you can't stop the aging process completely, you can definitely slow it down. You can control your health. If you manage yourself very well, you will be amazed how healthy you can be, even if you are in your 60s, 70s or 80s. The key to successful aging is to have hope. If you give up on hope, you are stepping on gas.

Not only green leaves are beautiful. Autumn leaves are also beautiful. It is not only the sunrise that is wonderful. Sunset is also very wonderful.

You can make yourself happy. Knowing your brain is knowing yourself.

I sincerely extend my gratitude to the participants and the Honorable Pub Colquitt, Mayor of Sedona, who greeted with her warm heart the audience at the Sedona Public Library, where I lectured.