Pure Human - Health, Healing, and Regeneration
- Affan Kermani
- 4 days ago
- 4 min read
“One of the supposed flaws of our humanness identified by the transhumanist community is our aging process: the deterioration that seems to be part of getting older, and ultimately, the failure of the organs and systems that make up the human body.
Statistically, medical studies show that as we age, for both men and women, there are, in fact, systems of the body that routinely break down as our body chemistry changes and we process nutrients differently.
It's this breakdown that typically limits the lifespan of a human body to between 70 and 120 years. I emphasized the word typical here because if we do nothing to support the health, healing, and regeneration of our bodies as we age, then these statistics may be accurate.” Pg 76/77 Hardcover
As I read pure human and write this post, it is October 1st, 2025, with gorgeous sunshine, 70 degrees going down to 49 degrees Fahrenheit in Northern Delaware. I am in a cephalic phase, but instead of the trigger being food, the trigger is the imagination of crisp, cold weather with accents of ice or snow on trees.
I would love to live a good life over the age of 70 years of age, even though I know that is not much of a realistic expectation for a polio survivor. That, however, friends do not mean I will compromise on what I do for my health and well-being to maximize the potential to live as healthily and as long as possible (thank you, Alan Snyder, I am drawing from many conversations where you share something similar).
Health, Healing, and Regeneration are at the heart of 6D. We read, talk, and do food, mental, and physical events. I believe most of us are on the aging side, and it is central to our lives that we have proper resources and knowledge, and that is what 6D brings to us; it empowers us to make the right choice for the individual.
We have come a long way, from hip & knee replacements being a major surgery in normal situations to now-day procedures. We have pacemakers to support the heart where needed, organ transplants, and many other benefits that are largely made possible by technology.
We have been transhumanists for a while, right? You are reading this perhaps on a smartphone or on a tablet, another feature of transhumanists. So then, why does the next level of technological advancement scare us? The robots, the cyber digital human, self-driving cars, or remote-piloted planes, and the like. We are 6D, a virtual community, so why?
At its heart, Pure Human reminds us that we are not limited by technology, fear, or circumstance. Beneath the noise of modern life lies an innate power of mind, heart, and spirit that no machine can replicate. Gregg Braden, in this book, urges us to reclaim this inner sovereignty and live as fully awakened beings in the midst of a rapidly changing world. We have accepted and evolved with so much change; what is here and coming is no different. All that is stopping us from benefiting from them is our own selves.
As a polio survivor, I’ve come to understand that strength is not defined by physical ability, but by the quiet courage to live with presence, compassion, and authenticity. Pure Human speaks directly to that truth. It’s not just a book—it’s a companion on my journey, echoing the values I hold most dear: peace, mindfulness, ecological responsibility, and spiritual clarity.
From the first page, I felt seen. The book doesn’t glorify perfection or achievement; it honors the human spirit in its raw, unfiltered form. It reminds me that being “purely human” means embracing vulnerability, listening deeply, and acting with integrity. These are the same principles that guide my meditation practice, where each breath is a return to stillness and each moment an invitation to be fully awake.
What I appreciate most is how Pure Human bridges the personal and the planetary. Its reflections on interconnectedness resonate with my climate-conscious lifestyle. It affirms that our choices—what we consume, how we speak, how we care—are not isolated acts, but threads in a larger tapestry of life. To live purely human is to live in harmony with the Earth and all sentient beings. That’s not abstract philosophy to me; it’s a daily commitment.
The book also offers practical wisdom. It doesn’t preach—it invites. It encourages reflection, simplicity, and presence. In a world that often feels chaotic and disconnected, Pure Human is a gentle reminder that peace begins within. It’s a call to dissolve the boundaries that divide us—race, religion, nationality—and to recognize the shared humanity that binds us all.
For someone like me, who values serenity, inclusivity, and spiritual depth, Pure Human feels like home. It affirms my belief that healing is possible, that clarity is attainable, and that compassion is the highest form of strength. It’s not just a book I read—it’s a philosophy I live.
Please consider joining the 6D Book Club Pure Human Mondays during January & February 2026. It will be wonderful to reflect as a community and share experiences of joint replacement and other health-related benefits that some members have benefited from, and how they are handling the change, as well as how much those experiences are positively or negatively impacting them in embracing the new advancements.
"There are rare moments in time when we make choices that irreversibly change the world, and our lives, forever. Today is one of those moments. The question that we face is simple: Do we love ourselves enough to preserve the gift of our humanness?"
Affan is a US tax professional within the financial services industry. He survived Polio as an infant of twenty-eight days in the early seventies. As a person with disabilities, Affan has been on a lifelong journey seeking ways to manage muscle weaknesses, bone loss, and contain progressive disability that comes with Post Polio Syndrome. He discovered the ‘Whole Foods Plant’ lifestyle during the thick of COVID-19 and adopted the lifestyle evidencing a positive shift in energy and mobility.
Affan moderates book clubs with a focus on books that will lead minds to contemplate the human ability of ‘mind over matter’ and the influence of modern-day technology and environment, on how each of us can best navigate life for our individual needs of health and wellbeing. Affan is also an administrator on our 6D Facebook Page - and the writer of these posts, of course!
Be well
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