We make decisions about all kinds of things every day. And there are times we might choose directions that we later see were based on a limited view of life as material and mortal as opposed to the unlimited view we gain from a spiritual standpoint.

For instance, I was considering taking steps in new directions in my life but was deterred by thoughts dealing with age and the corresponding suitability of these steps. I was asking myself questions such as, “Am I of an appropriate age to take on these responsibilities?” and “Is my age going to limit my ability to be successful in this endeavor?” This kind of thinking was certainly having an impact on my decision-making.

TV, the internet, radio, books, newspapers, magazines, friends, strangers—the list goes on—can all play a role in influencing our perceptions and viewpoints. And they often present a picture that conveys limits associated with aging as natural and normal—to be expected. What they often portray is the belief that age, which corresponds to the belief in the passage of time, dictates our ability, or lack thereof, to live our life to the full.