Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

They say at 20 years of age you have the face that nature gave you.  At 40, you have the face life gave you and at 60, you have the face you deserve. This is a variation on a quote attributed to both George Orwell, author and essayist, and Coco Chanel, fashion maven. If this is true, it means  that our choices and attitudes leave an indelible mark on our character which ultimately surfaces in our physical appearance.

Each one of us has the responsibility for the kindness, warmth and openness that our faces communicate.  I found no better example of this than while undergoing medical treatments. It is cold in the infusion room—and as Rosemary, the infusion nurse, bends over me to button up my sweater, I am touched by her tender and motherly gesture.  Few can say why some faces seem beautiful as beauty is not only skin deep, it lies deep within our soul.

As for me, I once had the face of a capable,  self reliant, ambitious, joyful young girl. I now see the face of a thoughtful woman who has known pleasures and sorrows, a patient caregiver, a possessor of a cheerful and grateful heart. And I’m reminded that a beautiful or handsome face and figure go just so far.

And so my question is, what is it about you that you would like people to see when they meet you:

Your humor
Your kindness
Your positive outlook
Your sense of compassion
Your values

Can you add any particular qualities and characteristics that have given you the face you deserve?

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