“There is a fountain of youth; it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of other people you love.” Sophia Loren For years the Baby Boomers have influenced the economy. When we had children they built more hospitals and then schools; when we began planning for retirement Wall Street funds were at their all-time high; and when we passed menopause skin-firming creams, Botox, and face lifts became common.
It is not only the vain that want to retain their youth. If you’ve worked to keep healthy and physically fit, you would like your appearance to reflect your zest for life. Jimmy Fallon once said, “Everyone looks so much better when they smile.” Sophia Loren, at one time considered the most beautiful woman in the world, obviously learned the secret of retaining her beauty—the value of a smile: keep busy, give back, be content…smile. I eventually learned this lesson myself as the years passed. When I work with children, deliver Christmas gifts to a needy family, or take time to listen to a homeless person, I find a brand of joy that I can’t buy. This joy is better than great memories. When I write a short story, blog, or novel, using my God-given gifts to benefit others, I’m so filled with joy I don’t worry about the lines around my eyes. Do you find yourself concerned with your appearance as you age? When was the last time you really smiled? What can you do today that will engage your joy, increase your smile quotient, and promote your fountain of youth? Lord, thank You for the gift of joy, and the blessing of giving to others. Amen “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. ” II Corinthians 4:16 What are your thoughts? Libby Note: Sophia Loren (1934- ), an Italian film actress who received an Oscar for Best Actress, the first artist to win an Oscar for a foreign-language performance. She also received a Grammy, five special Golden Globes, a BAFTA, a Laurel (Cannes Film Festival Best Actress), and an Honorary Academy Award. In 1995 she received the Cecil B. DeMille Award—one of her many lifetime achievement awards.
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WelcomeI love the wisdom of the ages gleaned from relevant quotes. In them there is a connection to the human experience that crosses all borders. Join me as I relate my personal experiences, and link the wisdom of the quote to the Source of all wisdom: God's Word, the Bible. Enjoy, Libby Categories
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