Natural Lines

     Has anyone ever died or felt pain from wrinkles?  I'm not referring to skin cancer or any other diseases of the skin.  I'm talking about lines that occur on the face as we age.  Our society views any sign of aging as something to prevent, treat, cover up, or get rid of.  Women, especially, are made to feel less beautiful, less worthy of attention, and even ugly.  They often believe their worth is tied to their appearance and become vulnerable to promises made by chemicals, cosmetics, and surgeries.
     Everyone will eventually live to an age (if they're lucky) that will bring extra lines on the skin.  We shouldn't dishonor an aged face as being less than a younger one.  We have learned that younger is better, and from the time that we are no longer young until the day we die, our society devalues the natural process of added lines.
     As we watch TV ads, we females need to remind ourselves that the main objective behind these commercials is to sell, sell, sell.  They are manipulating the female to feel less confident in her natural appearance and causing her to yearn for a fountain of youth.  They make her feel that beauty may slip away without their products or treatments.  We need to change our perspective and remember that wrinkles won't kill you or even cause you pain.  Women need to develop an inner confidence, to accept our natural beauty that will remain no matter how many lines appear.