Popular culture focuses on the youth. Life goes through a continuing process of replicating itself. Of course that is good – in a way. But hard to accept when you are the one being discarded.

Why Broken Things Are Good For You | Sixty And…
When the bowl fell and broke into pieces, I felt shattered into pieces as well. The grief over this little broken object was shocking and completely inadequate. Yet it was real, and it was deep. Looking for answers, here’s what I found: 1. The Bowl Was a Symbol of Loss