Now, one of the best things in Zevism, is that indeed, it is never too late to advance. One can be 80 years old, and still benefit tremendously from this path. In fact, one has many perks when one is older of age in this path or around your retirement age.
A lot of posts I make here, are for younger individuals or mid-aged individuals who seek to get their lives together. But in the case of those who are in retirement age, or above 65+ years old, I have to tell you something you probably do not expect. But these are likely the best years to be a Zevist in life. It's always great to be a Zevist no matter the age you are in, but at 65+ years old, there are a lot of benefits.
We have Zevists by the way who are up to 75 years old that I know of; some even dedicated recently also. Some are 70+. Going strong and enjoying the Eternal path as they should be.
For one, many earthly issues might have resolved themselves, and one has completed a few circles of life, that others will still have to struggle through. Children, settlement, pension, all of these. As one has done these, a large portion of desires and other things have finally settled down. One also has an overview of their life previously, and they know themselves better (there is still much more to learn) than someone who is starting out and tries to piece both life together and Zevism.
In context, if one has children or grandchildren, becoming a Zevist, one can confer serious blessings to their family in the next generation, or provide their care and expertise for the community, handling let's say more hot headed individuals and others who are growing, without caring as much as to be in a competitive age. This is calmness for the mind.
8 out of 10 problems of elderly age, are also very much addressed by this path. If one practices spirituality and meditation, real deep old age will settle in far better for you (the mind will be kept sharp, studying will keep you afloat, and time you have can be used wisely). The fear of death is far calmer, because as you meditate it doesn't take a very long time to develop and start feeling meditations (Age does not impede you in meditation practice).
While this might sound a bit contradictory here, the Zevist who follows the path will look at the "late age" of their life with a very happy disposition. If things were settled earlier, the path can be practiced easily and one can embark in deeper existential topics on retirement age, without having the yoke of many responsibilities holding them back. Calmness and true peace of mind can be achieved.
In the case where one does not have a calm age, it's still far better to be a Zevist in old age, than it is to not be one, as one will have a bond that will persist with the Gods and this provides a lot of emotional and moral support as we grow older.
Even if bad things happen to you or others around you (not unlikely, life has twists) the amount of damage you will with-hold will be less. The more one is acclimated with the Path, the less the pain of these blows of life. One can keep sane far easier.
As one person I knew who was 60+ years old, and unfortunately lived only for 3 years more as a Zevist, they told me frequently how "These were the calmest they have been in all their life". Life was pretty miserable and painful before, but at least, they found some solace and started cleansing themselves and as a result, within these years they attained a high level of peace internally. Albeit they left early the world, they didn't leave this life without meeting the Gods, and this brought them great consolation.
While many people who were only engrossed in the material aspects of life and solely these in that age group (balance is required between spiritual and material), will be unable to address this reality, one will actually address this easier than these people as one will be more familiar with spirituality. It's a good state when you are older to advance spiritually also, absolved from many worries that follow the processes when you are younger.
In this age also a lot of dilemmas that tormented you before are in your past, so your mind is clearer about many things. You don't worry about a lot of things that no longer have a point to worry about.
One might not be able to change the "past", but one can also return to certain things from their life before, and solve them within. Spiritual practice and Meditation, also will clear our your soul of pains, karmic problems and other things, which are great for the next lifetime one will assume.
Overall also as many younger people might be "worried" about older age, just know that nothing terrible awaits someone at this age. The more advanced you are, the better, but either way, no matter your starting point, you are way better than others. Being able to pursue spiritual or intellect related principles on this age, is the most important thing as one is no longer bound as much by extremely pressing material concerns.
Enjoyment of life and spirituality in a more clear headed manner becomes possible as you grow older and older; appreciation of existence and wisdom growth never stops and actually can reach supreme levels when you go toward the so called "Third Age". You will be able to look at the sunset without the constant pressure that is usual in young age.
I want to mention that in the works of Plato, the life of pious spiritual individuals in their old age is explained,in the Republic in particular. This book is largely misunderstood but this is another topic. While all other individuals on their age are mostly sufferers (they reminiscence constantly about "things they could have done"), the old people who are Initiates can actually see meaning, connections and process in their life (awareness exists). So they are not at odds with themselves and do not engage in many of the nonsense the unenlightened counterparts will at this age. Studying and other things of that nature, but also, why not sports and anything else one wants, can still be parts of one's life when one is "old".
Insistence on meditation and things that I constantly push, like exercise or the process of Yoga that is recommended by the Gods, can also help you tremendously at this age. While others will be melting apart, you will be just fine, upwards to like your 80's or more. Many people can remain very active up until 90 years old, which is insane if one thinks about it.
There are also many 20 year olds today, that cannot do anything compared to these 80 year old people who are filled with life. If one lives in rural areas, you might have seen that these people have abundant energy; especially those who worked all their lives in country related professions.
So as a closing note, there is nothing one has to worry about no matter what age they joined Zevism or where they might be today; the path is beautiful from all sides and perspectives and the flow of life is blessed by the Path.
Some also tell me they "wish they found it earlier". We all did; I think everyone would wish to be born into a proper Zevist Family and start at 5 years old; but that doesn't matter, because the grace of the Gods can arrive at any time. There is no "late" and no "early" in this, one finds this on the best time for them, I have found in every situation. When the soul is ready, the touch of the Gods does arrive in the life.
The only unhappy event that I could never imagine, is that while one has existed in life to have never found the Gods, and I am sure those of you who have sufficiently walked the path, from whatever time it was your start, can understand what I mean when I say this.
Sometimes one just looks back at others and say, "How are they even living their lives?".
Even a man on his last day that gets a touch from the Gods, is a thousand times more blessed than a person who walked in life without any knowledge of this path.
-High Priest Zevios Metathronos