What Does Age Have To Do With It?

I was having a conversation with an older gentleman at a local pub, where we both happen to be at the same time. He was trying to convince me that he's too old for what he wants in his life, but because of his "history" (or experience) he has a grip on what reality really is.

As I watched him watch others and listen to his comments, I couldn't help but to notice his choice of words reminded me that of a 20-something-year old who would be, relatively speaking, saying similar things. Remarks such as: "Oh, did you see the way she looked at me? I'm hot, huh?" or "She said 'hi' to me, perhaps she wants to go out on a date with me."

There is a large difference between aging and maturing. In my 26-years of experience, I now conclude that there are a vast amount of people, who believe because of their age, they're adults; however, I now disagree. You are an adult (or mature) depending on your willingness to mature and develop. Yes, I imagine being responsible has a great deal to do with it, but I find it starts with a commitment to expansion and growth.

How fun would it be to mature the rest of your life, rather than age?

I pose this question today, not just for you, but for myself. Who do I want to be tomorrow? I start where I am. Today, I commit to growing and maturing; to being an adult.

I toss this to you... what sort of growth do you want to enjoy?