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“Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.”



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^ Author of titular quote unknown.

Photos below: Cory Richards:

Elderly is beautiful.

Wrinkles? Inevitable. Gray hair? So be it. So put down the fear-of-death and enjoy the present moment—it’ll keep you young, inside (at least).

Because life is short, and death can come at any instant!


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Waylon Lewis, founder of elephant magazine, now elephantjournal.com & host of Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis, is a 1st generation American Buddhist “Dharma Brat." Voted #1 in U.S. on twitter for #green two years running, Changemaker & Eco Ambassador by Treehugger, Green Hero by Discovery’s Planet Green, Best (!) Shameless Self-Promoter at Westword's Web Awards, Prominent Buddhist by Shambhala Sun, & 100 Most Influential People in Health & Fitness 2011 by "Greatist", Waylon is a mediocre climber, lazy yogi, 365-day bicycle commuter & best friend to Redford (his rescue hound). His aim: to bring the good news re: "the mindful life" beyond the choir & to all those who didn't know they gave a care. elephantjournal.com | facebook.com/elephantjournal | twitter.com/elephantjournal | facebook.com/waylonhlewis | twitter.com/waylonlewis | Google+ For more: publisherelephantjournalcom

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5 Responses to ““Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.””

  1. mrilee torres says:

    my birthday this day…thanks for timely reminder what a joy it is to celebrate another year

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