This is why the axolotl is so very interesting from a spiritual perspective, because as neotenics they reach sexual maturity despite never completing their metamorphosis, while those who do mature have much shorter lifespans. So in a sense, it's the axolotl's immaturity that endows it with infinite healing capabilities. Hence, this unique animal proves that exaggerated growth and sacrifice of one's youth and inner child for the sake of external expectations can be very toxic for our well-being and instead hamper our innate healing abilities. How ironical that in achieving so the seemingly "immature" axolotl is actually reaching a much greater depth of maturity than most living beings.

Sure enough, if people followed the axolotl's example in terms of retaining their inner child without any need to constantly meet others' expectations but instead started going with the beat of their very own independent soul rhythm, many diseases (=dis-ease, not being at ease) would cease to exist, organ function enhance, and lifespans naturally become more prolonged.

Thanks for this refreshing, elaborate post und glückwunsch zum Jubiläum ;)