I turned 52.

I had a birthday the other day.
I turned 52.

I feel reluctant
to reveal my age.
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People are surprised
when they find out I'm in my 50s.

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Since everyone
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"I'm no longer afraid of getting older"
"I've started looking forward to aging"
"It makes me want to do my best"
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tells me things like this,
I'll try revealing it.
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The me from 10 years ago
is different from now.
I am also different
from the me 20 years ago.

I might have looked older 10 years ago
than I do now.

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After developing a sun allergy,

I changed my eating habits.
I tried adopting good habits,
made choices,
and the result of those small, small
accumulations is where I am now.
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More than in my 20s,
more than in my 30s,
my physical condition
is the best it has ever been.
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I have no
aches, pains,
or worries.
I have none.
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I think, "This is right."
"This is the correct answer."[[ph⁡]]

If you are always "searching for the right answer,"
your heart gets tired.


Now that I know
the right answer,
both my heart and body
can stay at ease.
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I am grateful to the me
who kept building up those small things.
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