The Uninvited Guest
By Kandase
@Kandae11 (53972)
January 17, 2023 11:09am CST
Like an uninvited guest it arrives and takes up residence;
Aging sometimes takes its time , but other times it simply appears;
Bringing with it signs of wear and tear.
Removing an unwanted guest is not easy; We try our best to evict, but may face a strong resist.
Plastic surgeries, creams and oils, food and herbs are all entered into the battle;
Every victory that is won makes us happy,
regardless how little.
Some refuse to give up without a fight ,
but l believe those who accept what is happening probably sleep better at night.
What do you think?
Is it better to let the aging process have its way or will you fight it?
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25 responses
@RebeccasFarm (87116)
• United States
17 Jan 23
I am aging gracefully and do not have an issue with it. God blesses me even through illnesses.
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@RebeccasFarm (87116)
• United States
17 Jan 23
@Kandae11 I have been unwell, but I am hoping to be well thanks Kandase
Hope you are doing fine too.
Hope you are doing fine too.5 people like this
@Kandae11 (53972)
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18 Jan 23
@RebeccasFarm. So sorry. I hope you continue to improve. I am having lots of ups and downs but l am hanging in there. Thanks for asking.
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@allknowing (130946)
• India
17 Jan 23
Apart from dyeing my hair there is nothing else I do to make me look younger.
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@allknowing (130946)
• India
18 Jan 23
@Kandae11 Dyeing the hair white is a ridiculous idea and bleaching means it remains permanent.
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@Kandae11 (53972)
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18 Jan 23
@allknowing I It looks kind of okay on those young women l have seen with it. Probably because they are young.
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@DaddyEvil (137179)
• United States
18 Jan 23
With some of the problems of aging, there's no winning. With others, there is always a good diet, proper exercise and the right amount of sleep.
I haven't decided yet.
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@DaddyEvil (137179)
• United States
18 Jan 23
@Kandae11 I still don't look my age but I have gained too much weight during the pandemic and am slowly taking it off. I still have health issues caused by my thyroid malfunctioning. The pills can't take care of everything.
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@Kandae11 (53972)
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18 Jan 23
@DaddyEvil. Many people have put on weight during the pandemic , and it can be hard to get rid of especially if there are other issues which can hinder the process. I can tell that you look younger than your age and you will look even younger if you lose the extra weight, so do your best, that is all you can do.
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@Kandae11 (53972)
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18 Jan 23
I have seen people who do all the right things and seem ageless. And l have seen those who do what l consider the wrong things and they too appear ageless. Then there are others who do all the wrong things and it shows , so one never knows. Anyway , l personally would prefer to live the way l think is best for my mental and physical health.
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@snowy22315 (172502)
• United States
17 Jan 23
I am a fighter, why be old before your time? I am not an extremist though. I am not about to get in debt over facelifts or something.
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@Rashnag (30594)
• Surat, India
18 Jan 23
Rightly said. I think it's one of the laws of nature to age. We all age and can't stop it or rewind it. I don't think we can fight it either. We have to accept it and can keep some life changes in order to maintain our good health. Have a good day. Take care 
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@Tampa_girl7 (49488)
• United States
17 Jan 23
I’m content to try an age gracefully.
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@db20747 (43441)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
18 Jan 23
Since after all these years people say I still look good, I'm going to continue to stay that way. My biggest focus is to eat healthy and stay in shape with exercise. I hope I don't have to get any face lift or Botox. I'll probably use some good face creams. I found one with Avon that works wonders.
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@db20747 (43441)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
18 Jan 23
@Kandae11 I'm going to try olive oil. That's a good idea. Stress is something I've had for years and I feel it's effects. And even more stress is coming my way. I have to look for stress techniques and find a way to better deal with problems that come up
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@Kandae11 (53972)
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18 Jan 23
We should always try to take care of ourselves both mentally and physically - both are intertwined. I was surprised when l read about the various physical ailments that are caused by stress. I would not do any cosmetic surgery either and so far so good . l try to eat right and l use olive oil on my face at night.
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