The face of the adult appears at any age in one who is experienced, trustworthy, and responsible. The face of the elder, its beauty etched by time, presents a magnificence of strength, softness, and subtlety that merge to reveal a mysterious and textured wisdom; often we see this same quality of wisdom in a newborn’s face. And the face of essence is the timeless, radiant face of our being’s presence and essential spiritual nature.
