Hello Ladies of the Beehive, aging is part of the natural cycle of life, a physical change, the result of time that does not stop. Reaching this stage of life is a gift, a life full of stories, lessons learned, tears, and joys. For a woman, reaching this stage in her life is a long journey, full of deserts, an encounter with our inner selves. In this week of the contest, I want to share my thoughts with a question that made me think about that stage of life. I am almost ready to climb that peak, moving straight towards the future, grateful to God for the years of life he has given me, wishing to have the privilege of reaching it crowned with wisdom and strength, surrounded by my loved ones.
2️⃣ When we hear the phrase, "Aging is an obligation, maturing is a choice," do you agree? Do you think aging is an obligation? Do you think maturing is optional?
Aging is an honor for me. For a woman, it is a crown adorned with wisdom and strength. Having the opportunity to age like my grandmother is an image that now seems distant to me, although I know that the years do not pass in vain, the cycle of life does not stop, one does not age out of obligation, it is part of human nature, a normal process that cannot be skipped. Eternal youth is that thought we sometimes want to cling to. The fear of the changes that aging brings is a reality that all those who reach that stage have to adapt to, love, and be grateful for, even if their spirit remains radiant with youth.
The human body undergoes many changes, and in the case of women, the changes experienced during pregnancy are inevitable. We gain and lose weight, we get sick, and our bodies undergo changes throughout our lives until we reach old age. Far from all these changes and the fear of aging, for me, seeing a woman reach that age is admirable. It is a unique book marked by experiences, stories of overcoming adversity, and dreams achieved. When I was a child, I would sit with my grandmother every afternoon after school. I enjoyed her company very much; I loved her stories, advice, and wisdom. She was adorned with wisdom, beauty, crowned with glory and strength, the most beautiful image of sweetness and love. I would say to her, "Grandma, you have lived a long life. Tell me stories about your life, those years I didn't see, those lessons that life taught you." It was admirable to listen to her.
She taught me that aging was an undeserved honor, a gift that could not be despised. She was grateful and loved herself with care and dedication, without rejecting the changes in her body. She continued to radiate light like in her younger years, a strength that made her a fortified wall, an oak tree. Many want to slow down the aging process, get rid of wrinkles, tighten their skin, undergo various surgeries, diets, exercise—they do everything. It is not acceptable to pressure those who truly feel obligated, without options. However, each person has their own way of appreciating life's changes and drawing their own conclusions. The truth is that time follows its course in life, the ravages come and go, the body ages naturally, the problem is that old age is no guarantee that everyone who reaches it is mentally mature, although aging is natural, maturing is optional. Each person is autonomous in their decisions, in the pace they choose to live their life, in the lessons they learn, in the changes they make for better or worse. It takes a lot of commitment to want to reach old age nourished with wisdom and peace of mind. My grandmother lived to be 97 years old. To me, she was adorned with wisdom and strength. I want to reach old age like her, although I know I will have my own legacy. My grandmother projected confidence; she achieved the maturity she decided to cultivate within herself. Now it is my turn to work for my crown of wisdom and strength. I hope to reach that age nourished by love for myself; the rest is part of a story in the making.
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👉Hive Community Contest No. 258
