05-12-2003, 03:39 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-12-2003, 03:45 PM by Occhidiangela.)
Good Morning, Obi 1.10:
EDIT: I meant to entitle this post "Why paint 'I'm insecure' on your forehead?" Sorry about the lack of attention to detail there. :P
Age is a measure of potential maturity: some aged grapes are vinegar, some are wine worth $200 per bottle. It all depends on the aging process. <===== Key concept, and one you need to ponder.
The process by which we age influences our judgement, our character, and what some refer to as 'maturity.' That concept tends to limit itself to folks between ages 10-25, as I see it, because once an adult, the concern is no longer 'maturity' but rather 'are you or are you not someone with their shi** together?' "Maturity" no longer enters into it, as having passed the physical and chronological milestones, you bring what ever your process of aging and tempering has wrought in you, and are expected to produce a decent 'at bat' with each 'plate appearance.' Whether you actively pursue quality aging, or are lucky enough to be sqeezed into a perfect Oak Barrel will vary.
As others have pointed out, your question completely misses the point. Age cannot be put off, but maturation is a variable based on you, your aging process, and the attitude you choose to adopt.
I am 43, and am still fully capable of acting like a teenager on occasion. What makes me different from that same teenager, besides the gray hair? My aging process, and the soaking up life's lessons, as well as usually knowing the time and place for digressions and indulgences into less inhibited behaviour.
I am looking forward to a third childhood, once the kids are gone from the nest. :)
EDIT: I meant to entitle this post "Why paint 'I'm insecure' on your forehead?" Sorry about the lack of attention to detail there. :P
Age is a measure of potential maturity: some aged grapes are vinegar, some are wine worth $200 per bottle. It all depends on the aging process. <===== Key concept, and one you need to ponder.
The process by which we age influences our judgement, our character, and what some refer to as 'maturity.' That concept tends to limit itself to folks between ages 10-25, as I see it, because once an adult, the concern is no longer 'maturity' but rather 'are you or are you not someone with their shi** together?' "Maturity" no longer enters into it, as having passed the physical and chronological milestones, you bring what ever your process of aging and tempering has wrought in you, and are expected to produce a decent 'at bat' with each 'plate appearance.' Whether you actively pursue quality aging, or are lucky enough to be sqeezed into a perfect Oak Barrel will vary.
As others have pointed out, your question completely misses the point. Age cannot be put off, but maturation is a variable based on you, your aging process, and the attitude you choose to adopt.
I am 43, and am still fully capable of acting like a teenager on occasion. What makes me different from that same teenager, besides the gray hair? My aging process, and the soaking up life's lessons, as well as usually knowing the time and place for digressions and indulgences into less inhibited behaviour.
I am looking forward to a third childhood, once the kids are gone from the nest. :)
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In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete