Thought to ponder:
Birthdays are supposed to be
good things. If this is so, why do so many people make them into such lousy things? Today is my birthday. For some reason, no matter what age a person is, they
perceive themselves as being four times older, myself included.
The fascination with age that the average
American has is at best
unhealthy. Youth is considered an undesirable trait in many ways to many
cultures, as
wisdom is acquired through time. The
mind-set in America seems to be that youth breeds
vitality which in turn is a precursor to
success and that wisdom is merely a figment of one's
imagination.
Given this realization, I believe I shall attempt to
enjoy this day and realize that I am growing wiser, not older.