An apology for another late announcement. I have been busy for the last few days. Despite being late for three days, I am glad and grateful to announce those who qualify for the curation contest week 26.
The first entry is from 
Hive account@babygirl888. Her post explores the idea that age does not necessarily correlate with maturity. She shared her personal experiences where she saw younger individuals demonstrate greater mental maturity than older ones. Her article emphasizes that factors such as upbringing and environment play a significant role in shaping an individual's maturity, regardless of their age.
I think depending on the response of the person, trials in life speed up one's maturity. I see older people who think and act like teenagers, particularly in this age where entitlement is very strong. I also see young men and women whose perspective in life is very different from the majority. If you dig deeper into what made the difference, you will find out particular painful trials in life as the cause.
Moreover, her post reminds me of another article about aging, though written from a different perspective. In this article, the blogger reflects on his journey through aging, expressing a mix of gratitude and loss as he transitions from being the youngest in his community to being viewed as an "institution" or elder. He emphasized the biblical perspective on aging, highlighting the potential for spiritual vitality and fruitfulness in later years.
The second article is from 
Hive account@valchiz. His post reminds me of Project Mars that I first stumbled upon, I think, more than five years ago. To my wonder, many volunteered to leave planet Earth for one-way space travel. I am not sure if such travel is even possible. I agree with the content creator that Earth is enough for us, and not all exploration is worth pursuing. I even argue in one of my articles that before we start exploring the space, why not explore first the potential of the digital world?
The third article is also related to aging, though the specific topic is about menopause. As a man, I find 
Hive account@ladyaryastark's article interesting. I think she is almost the same age as my wife. At least, I will now have an insight about the anxieties a woman faces approaching the menopausal stage. I agree with her that true beauty lies in embracing wisdom gained from life's experiences. How I wish an increasing number of women would learn this. The younger they learn, the better.
The fourth article is from 
Hive account@akdx. His post negates the existence of paradise as found in the Bible. Instead, he proposes that humanity must create its own ideal future using our intellect towards that end.
The last entry but not the least is from 
Hive account@tanzil2024. As expected, he loves sharing beautiful scenery. This time, despite challenging weather conditions, but with a powerful tool in his hands, he was able to capture the scenic mountain landscapes in the Yanqi Scenic Area.
Thank you to all the excellent contributors above.
The winners will be announced tomorrow!
I wish peace and more Hive power to the MemeHive and the Pepe tribes!
