Future

If mankind can remember for centuries backward, we can plan for centuries forward.

~ Nikki Giovanni

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If you want to see an old and beautiful tree you can think back to when it started to grow and think about everything it has experienced. Or you can think to the future and imagine how long it might live and what it will see next. Or you can appreciate its beauty today and be in the moment.

You can do the same with people, but keep your thoughts in your head. In my experience people don't like questions like "Wow. You are pretty old. What all have you seen in life that makes you look so old?" or "When do you think you might probably die?" or "You're so pretty today. I'm just going to stand here and appreciate you."