I've often been struck by the poignancy of meeting old people of great
wealth and power, and seeing how frightened they are of losing what they
have.
The greater their clinging, the greater their pain, realizing how little
use the accoutrements of power and worldly position are in helping them
age with wisdom and peace. In truth, the Ego's attachment to power of
any kind is linked inextricably to the fear of losing that power, and
thus becomes a source of suffering.
There is a kind of power that does not give rise to fear, however. It is
spiritual power, the power of the enlightened mind. As we begin to
emphasize Soul power over worldly power, our perception of the
alterations brought on by aging changes proportionately.
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