There are several opportunities for us to learn from the mistakes or trials or successes in our lives, generally based on the various crossroads that we have encountered on the road of life. Some philosophers contend that phycoanalysis helps people to understand and deal with the various situations in their lives that have affected them in some way or another. Of course, information givers- those people who broadcast knowledge to a mass audience, portray aging, especially in american society as an ill, as a place that one should avoid. This in turn affects many people in a negative way, causing anxiety, at least to fear of aging.Yet, to me aging is great. I have learnt a lot, failed a lot cried a lot and dodged many projectiles-both figuratively and physically. And time has taught me how to avoid, make up, work harder, rest, or keep chugging along depending on the situation.
There is no other way to learn about life but through living it for oneself. In the same way, it is highly improbable that we can gain knowledge, wisdom, wealth, and understanding without the help of time. While it is true that life is a downhill battle, and that certain age points, like sixteen, twenty one, thirty, and sixty-five, are milestones for many, most of these can positive ones if we are willing to believe that our life has a purpose. Certainly, our purpose is independent of time.
So in essence: ageing is cool. Embrace it.
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