Isn't it a shame that we (societal we) put so much effort, emphasis, and celebration into youth (looks) when that is a mere small portion of our existence?
Think about all that encompasses your life: your family, friends, studies, faith, work, hobbies. How much of that is appearance? And how long does youthful appearance last? I'm not saying not to find joy in the ephemerality of a delicious meal, the sensuous pleasure of a nice long walk on a sunny day. But think about if we (societal we) put as much effort, emphasis, and celebration into the different stages and aspects of our lives. A teen girl's prom is to be as celebrated as much as a middle aged woman's accomplishments.
When I have a daughter I would like for her to look forward to the different stages in her life, not just high school and college, not just getting married and having babies. I'm not saying these aren't wonderful stages in our lives, but there's more, right? There's career advancement and learning life lessons, there's fun times and being playful until they die, if they want to be. On top of my head, I can only think of Betty White as a positive role model of someone of advanced age who still lives and has fun and makes life happen, as opposed to let life happen to them.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
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