Age is Just a Number

By Debesh Choudhury | Writing and Life | 11 Nov 2021

What is in age?

My friend from the US called me yesterday. He is worried about his aging mother living away in India. She is 86 years old. Her physical health is fine. She can move and walk. She is still strong enough to climb the stairs.

We become more experienced, skilled, knowledgeable, and wise with age

Age is a number. The living cells are not numbers. The living cells comprise a human body that can move, run, sit, walk, play, cook and eat food, sleep, and a lot of other things.

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The cells live till we breathe

The body of a human is a complex physiological system comprising multiple organs performing dedicated jobs. The hands and legs are the parts of the body for moving and holding things. Human hands are useful in hugging other humans. Humans can walk and run with their legs. If any of these body parts are missing due to accidents or any anomaly at the time of birth, humans take external help to move.

There are innumerable living cells in the human body. The cells take food through the blood. The metabolic activities in the cells contribute towards living. The cells live till humans can breathe and live. Some cells cease to live due to requirements, abnormalities, and aging. New cells grow every day to facilitate metabolic activities in the human body.

We can enjoy life every day we experience living

I remember how hesitant I was at a tender age, especially in my school and college days. As an introvert, I was not open to starting interaction with unknown students. But the extroverted students used to come to explore. And, I was shy but never hesitated to accept new friendships.

Making friends with like-minded people can make our life more enjoyable. There is no limit to enjoyment in our lives. Merriment may go to any extent we wish to take it to. In all senses, human life is full of fun and love. We need to be open to exploring and open up. And, age is not posing any hindrance to exploring, making friends, and enjoying life.

Life is not limited by age, but it widens its opportunities

Life is not a number. It is a purpose for doing good. People who believe in doing good deeds live in their work. The physical body may behave differently with age. But the mind of every human has got the same inbuilt power. The mind power is limitless. It may sometimes help to overcome the physical limitations.

We may face plenty of difficulties in our daily lives, but we should celebrate the blessings we already have. Being grateful for what we have makes a big difference.

Life is a gift we should care about every day, authentically, beautifully, and with empathy and grace. We become more experienced, expert, and wise with age.

We acquire knowledge and skills throughout our lives. Every day teaches us a new lesson in life. Age contributes to making us more experienced, skilled, knowledgeable, and wise.