Aging is Inevitable. Are you actively trying to delay it?

Philippines
June 15, 2009 3:05am CST
It has been said that two things are inevitable--aging and dying. Many people fear either one or both. Do you or will you do all things possible to delay the aging process? To what extent? Will you be willing to under the knife, have expensive treatments done on your face, or simply lie about your age? The most that I do to try and delay aging or at least look a bit younger (though some people say that I do look young for my age) is color my graying hair a shade of light brown. What about you?
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@Sandra1952 (6047)
• Spain
16 Jun 09
I would never go under the knife for two reasons. I'm a bit of a coward, and I don't think you should mess around with your body without a very good reason for doing so. Trying to fool the calendar and yourself does not count as a good reason. What I have done is taken care of my skin and hair since I was about 14. Now I'm 57, and people tell me I look at least 10 years younger. I'm lucky in that I have no grey - well, perhaps half a dozen grey hairs - and I am also a wrinkle free zone. I use make up, but I aim for a natural look, not plaster to cover the flaws. If you're happy with yourself, you're more confident, and that makes you appear younger.
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• Philippines
17 Jun 09
Wow! You are so blessed to have only a few grey hair and wrinkle free even at 57! I'd love to hear about your beauty secrets for younger looking skin. :D
• Spain
21 Jun 09
I use aloe vera moisturising products - it doesn't have to be an expensive one, I use LIDL. I also use a high factor sunscreen, at least factor 20. That's it, really. As I said, I've always looked after my skin. My mother said it was important, as you only get one skin, and it has to last you for life. As usual, she was right! You don't need to pay a lot for beauty products - I'm proof of that!About once a month, I warm a little olive oil and smooth over my face. I leave it for about 15 minutes, then rinse off. I do the same with my hair. Mind you, I'm lucky with my hair. None of the women on my mother's side of the family went grey until they were well into their 0's or even 70's. However, I don't use a lot of chemicals, and I always let it dry naturally. That's about it, really!
• Philippines
15 Jun 09
I don't lie about my age. Everytime i am asked about it whether in person or in a form that needs to be filled out it makes me smile. I am reminded to be thankful that i am another year older because it means i enjoyed another year being with the people dear to me. In the past, trying to delay aging by going under the knife and taking expensive nutritional supplements seem to be for the rich and famous only but nowadays i see some ordinary people taking means to stay looking young. Well, like you i have my graying hair dyed dark brown. Being petite and with a happy disposition is also to my advantage. I also take some vitamins and mineral supplements that i don't get enough from the food i take. I am thinking of a regimen that would make me healthier and more agile thereby being able to combat the weakness that comes with getting old.
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• Philippines
15 Jun 09
Hi. It is a good thing that you don't lie about your age because you don't have to as long as you continue to be thankful to God for the days that He blesses you with. A thankful heart shows itself in a happy disposition. May you have many more happy and healthy years with your loved ones.
• Philippines
16 Jun 09
I pray the same for you. I want to see how i look like at 80... wish to be as agile as my father in law!
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
15 Jun 09
Hi blungel, Both aging and dying are inevitable. The best way to look younger is to have a positive outlook on life, and be happy. A smiling happy person has many friends and forgives easily.Nothing ages a person as much as hate, so never hold a grudge. Nothing done on the outside can hide an unforgiving and bitter heart. Blessings.
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• Philippines
17 Jun 09
Very well said Pose123. A happy and peaceful heart will always show in a person's countenance. Thanks for posting and keep smiling. God bless you.
@dragon54u (31636)
• United States
15 Jun 09
I don't understand what people are so afraid of! Looking your age is a respectable part of life and I'm doing nothing to fight it. I can understand some coloring their hair but I'm proud of my grey/silver hair and don't want to color it. What I do NOT understand is people having surgery, spending thousands or millions to look younger. They should be proud of their age, it means (hopefully) that they've lived long enough to be wiser and more experienced than their younger counterparts. Old age used to mean you got respect because you had lived longer and learned more than younger people. Now old age is no longer respected and that is sad.
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• Philippines
15 Jun 09
Same thought here. If only these people would realize that surgeries and treatments change only a person's looks but not revive their strength. "The glory of young men is their strength. And the honor of old men is their gray hair." (Prov. 20: 29) Like your said, it is honorable to have gray hair as gray hair equates to more wisdom and experience. It is indeed sad that some of the younger people today lose respect for the elderly nor seek advise from them. Both the young and the old have their own advantages, each must seek to make their contribution to society, and neither should despise or envy the other. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@katsalot1 (1618)
15 Jun 09
I believe in growing old gracefully, and would never do anything to conceal my age. I find it sad that so many people go to such great lengths to pretend that they are younger, and to be honest it doesn't work. People who spend a lot of time and money on their looks rarely look any younger, they just look like they have spent a lot of time and money on their looks, which inevitably seems sad!
• Philippines
15 Jun 09
Hahaha...yeah you are right most of those who go through great lengths to look young only look like they spent a lot of money on their looks. But then, at least, they succeeded in flaunting that they DO have lots of money to spend. I remember a celebrity say that it is sinful to look ugly (and maybe in this case, old) if you have lots of money to spend to become beautiful (and young). :D
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@med889 (5941)
15 Jun 09
Age problem is one of the truth of Buddha and it is nothing but the bitter truth, we cannot do anything about it no matter what kind of operations we might do. I do feel a bit odd to see that I am aging compared to the one who are smaller to me but I have found the solution to stay young and the only way is to walk with time. If we walk with time then we will not be lacking behind. We have to forget the physical aspects and choose to better grow up in our minds. I am doing the same thing. I know I will turn very old one day but I want to keep my mind young which I do not need to do any operations for it.
• Philippines
15 Jun 09
I quote Henry Ford: "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young." Indeed, a mind that continues to learn new things will stay young and no operation can change one's attitude towards learning. Keep a young mind, med889. Thanks for posting.
@stella1989 (2274)
• India
16 Jun 09
As of now .. I don't really care about aging .. though I just stepped out of my teen age.. But above all this the most I am worried about is not growing old but not getting matured. Some times I feel that I am not getting matured enough for my age. I don't want to end up like a dumb old lady. On top of it I want grow old gracefully!! There is a kind of spark to certain people's personality .. Its not about the looks ... its about the personality the women has. I have seen women who still looks sexy in their 50's!! Even sexier than a 20 year old!! She was my college principal one of my friend also had a crush on her. I couldn't blame him.
@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
15 Jun 09
i am not willing to go under the knife. that would be a waste of money. age means wisdom and knowledge. even we go under the knife the age will still show. as you age your motion is also affected. you may look young but in motion it will still show. i will aged gracefully and witha smile. thats more good than spending too much on how to stay young. laughing with my children is a good way to make me feel young and look young.
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• Philippines
15 Jun 09
I like what you said about how age will show because our motion starts to slow. Hahaha... That is so true! Laughter and smiles keep us young at heart. The attitude towards life is what matters more than the one's physical appearance. May you have many more years of laughter with your children. Keep on enjoying life, my friend.
@carolscash (9492)
• United States
15 Jun 09
Although we all know that we are aging and going to die, I believe that we need to live as though we are still young and carefree. We need to learn to not be so stressed and worried about things that we can't control. I believe that when we do things like that then we will age better.
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• Philippines
15 Jun 09
If we try not to worry, we will not only age better but will also live longer. Worrying does not add a cubit to our life but might just help shorten it. Don't worry, be happy and you will live long. :D Thanks for your response.
@bing28 (3795)
• Philippines
16 Jun 09
I just be myself, I don't do things to delay aging process but I take good care of my face by not applying make up, just a baby powder and a little lipsthick. When compared to other friends of my age, they say, I look like younger, all I can observed is their all wearing make ups. I now avoid much stress too, we can't prevent aging but we can do things to preserve our looks. We can't evade dying, but we can do things to take care of ourselves not to get sick.
• United States
16 Jun 09
I am not trying to and will never try to delay aging since it is a part of life.
@AndrewBoi (369)
• Philippines
16 Jun 09
Stay happy so that your face will stay young. Avoid stress as much as possible. Eat healthy foods and keep your body sexy. Don't worry much because this will make aging faster. Problems can be solved so stay happy and enjoy life. Stay in fashion. Move on with the modern world. You can also color your hairand use anti aging lotions. And most of all, pray to God. BE happy.have a happy relationship with Him and to your family and friends.