JUST A LITTLE WRINKLE..

Every wrinkle tells a story

Very few people are excited about wrinkles. After all who wants to look and have saggy face hanging down? In a society that’s obsessed with beauty, wrinkles are perceived unnatural or even abnormal. In an age that puts a premium on one’s physical appearance, the presence of wrinkles can be irritating or annoying to some.

Though it’s common knowledge that genetics, sun exposure, and a few bad habits play a great deal in how we develop wrinkles, our forefathers saw them in a different light. For them, the onset of wrinkles was not merely age-related but meant something else. For instance, early man believed the number of vertical wrinkles in the forehead indicated the number of husbands a woman would have. Horizontal wrinkles, on the other hand showed the number of children!

For the few who see beyond the physical boundaries of this world, however the thought of getting wrinkles isn’t frightening. Instead these lines signify one’s unique journey into life. Each wrinkle tells a story of one’s experience in this world. It is a testament to a person’s character, abilities and overall perspective. Think of wrinkles as trophies to the challenges you have faced, the goals you’ve reached and the dreams you’ve achieved.

Wrinkles add character. They do not only you where you have been but where you are going. I think the most charming part of growing old gracefully is being able to see the progression of life and character on the face. It’s like reading an antique map that leads to hidden treasure. Lines on the face gives clues to one’s motivations, loves, sadness, challenges and happiness. Wrinkles and laugh lies make people interesting and I look forward to having them. Just kidding!

Beauty changes over time.  I envy and admire the elderly I meet, and have noticed that behind their facial lines are interesting stories. I hope to have lots of wonderful life experiences on the inside that will give me good wrinkles on the outside. Our responsibility is to grow old gracefully. To do so is the true hallmark of beauty since each line represents another milestone along the course of a full life.