This phenomenon is subtle and sneaky; when you are young, you are probably never aware of or concerned with it. You have too many projects bubbling in your head, and your face is too familiar to notice any changes.
But much later in life, especially when you have not seen a certain person for a while, you become aware of the change. It seems that this person has aged 10 years in 6 months… How could that be?
For we only see others grow old. We are too familiar with our own bodies to pay attention to minute details. Losing your hair, for instance, is so subtle that you practically never notice the gradual loss… until you are suddenly bold. How could this have happened without my approval? Am I not the master of my own body? Sadly, like the grotesque abortion issue, it does not seem to be the case.
Your cronies probably think the same way about you, but nobody has the impertinence to say so. Better be silent than speak ill.
“It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.” Andy Rooney
Ain’t that so?
Those who profess that the “Golden Years” are the best time of their lives probably believe in the Rapture.
As for me, I don’t believe in such nonsense and wouldn’t mind growing old if it didn’t come with penalties, like ills of all kinds. I would be more accepting of the aging process if it didn’t involve the decline in health and well-being that often accompanies it.
Any outside-the-box ideas anyone?
Alain