Li Muliang: live and learn
This 91-year-old master has produced many classic repertoire tunes for many classic repetories with Chinese violin for modern Peking Opera and is now considered a "state treasure."
Despite a passion for his instrument that makes this elderly gentleman rather more active than his peers, Li believes in the doctrine that one should study as long as one lives, and that's what keeps a master, even one of his age, much more healthy than average folks.
One may wonder if this has anything to do with health at all; well, it has. Modern science has proved that the more we keep stimulating our brain with new information, the more active it will remain, which is actually a highly-recommended strategy for weathering the aging process.
Another interpretation of this health code is that keeping physically and mentally busy will reward you beyond your expectations. Li the Peking Opera Master enjoys cooking, reading and painting, whenever he has the time. Can you image yourself at 91 still having the strength and will to engage in all these activities? If you can't, start now, and learn from the master.
Zhang Xuejin: a light heart lives long
Zhang Xuejin, 60, also comes from a distinguished family. His father, Zhang Junqiu, earned a place in the history of Peking Opera by founding the "Zhang School."
Those familiar with the artist say he never once displayed a bad temper or even bad mood. "He is always the most cheerful one around," said his student Wang Jinzhong, also a first-class national Peking Opera performer.
The secret lies in a light heart. Zhang has repeated his motto many times: a light heart lives long. He attributes it to Shakespeare, but this is a typical life code for Chinese too, as the old tradition always advised people remain open-minded and to pay less attention to gains and losses, a state designed to bring about internal peace and well-being.
Follow all these tips up and start becoming a person of wisdom and health today.
