CELEBRATING CHANGE.

I am one who is trendy. I am 63 years old. But I still am well kept, thanks to genetics. I eat sensibly, sleep well, have a stroll for 30 minutes a day, be happy and find humor in all situations.

So, when I watch the TV, I note the latest trends, and adapt anything that suits me. For quite sometime, I had wanted to grow a beard, like the guys of now-a-days.

The process of growing a bread is painful as it gives a sickly look. So I had to postpone the idea. I still work, as a trainer, so looking sick is not good, while training.

My mother passed away on July 7^th peacefully in her sleep. She was in good health at 90 years. So I did not mourn her death as much as I would miss her.

According to our tradition, men are not supposed to shave during the mourning period. No one, either  in the office or home  could make any negative comment about  the growing beard during this period.

So in mourning I had also got a chance to fulfill my long pending desire to sprout a beard. First in a few days I had a salt and pepper beard. I was not sure whether it really suited me.

This is how I looked without a beard

So I uploaded my picture on facebook, to check out the comment.

The results were encouraging.  283 likes. 54 positive comments.

It was time to take it to the next level.

I trimmed it, as was the recent trend, and dyed it deep brown, on 3^rd August morning. As I washed off the dye, half an hour later, and checked my image in the mirror, I was taken aback by the result.

It was the first time in my entire life, I was totally impressed. It was so amazing to see  a much younger reflection of myself in the mirror. It was like oh WOW.

So the next step was to upload the pic on FB. The feed back did a lot to boost my confidence.

435 like and 49 positive comments.

I dressed with extra care that day and made it to the office.

My colleagues said I HAD FINALLY ARRIVED.

It was a good day. My spirits were buoyant, and I never felt so good about myself in a long time.

I still feel good. Thanks to the beard that made the difference.

 

 

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