A head of gray hairs
Doesn’t mean one’s an elder.
Advanced in years,
One’s called an old fool.
But one in whom there is
Truth, restraint,
Rectitude, gentleness,
Self-control–
He’s called an elder,
His impurities disgorged,
Enlightened.
-Dhammpada, 19, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
Comments (2)
Gray hair just means we’re getting so smart the gray matter is leaking out because it has to expand somehow. Same with wrinkles!!!
Hi Mara, I am back around and I really love this post. I have been working very hard on myself. I am in full time recovery. Not just from alcohol, but rather all the storms of my life. It is like an aftermath of a hurricane. You just dont realize the damage until the rain stops. I am loving my maturation, the greys and all!!! Namaste, Diane