I was watching a T.V. comedy show this morning that had been taped maybe 20 years ago. It started with a bunch of photos of the comedians and I, at first, wondered why they all looked so flat. Then I realized it was because these people had continued to look more interesting as they aged and had more life experiences. They, of course, show a lot more age today but also a lot more character.
The lines etched in our aged faces aren't there by accident. They developed during our many life experiences, some good and some bad. They show a progression through a long life filled with love, hate, pain, ecstasy, fear, wonder, etc. They are the mark of a life lived.
We all admire the perfection of childhood and youth but it's the age signs that tell a story. It takes time and knowledge to develop character and that's what makes a person more interesting. Old age isn't something to fear or dread, it's something to hope to achieve.
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