I realize that I'm a mature woman and one of these days

Listen, O children of wisdom, for there are truths that rise above the pursuit of fleeting beauty, truths that echo in the words of Victoria Moran: "I realize that I'm a mature woman and one of these days, incredible diet or not, I'll be a little old lady." In these simple words, there lies a profound understanding of the inevitability of aging—a truth that none can escape, no matter how fiercely they fight it. Victoria Moran does not deny the power of a healthy diet or the grace that comes with self-care, but she acknowledges a greater, universal truth: that all things are born, grow, and eventually fade.

The ancients knew this truth well. In Greek philosophy, the great thinkers spoke often of the impermanence of life. Socrates taught that one must live with wisdom and virtue, for life itself is but a fleeting moment in the grand tapestry of the universe. The Stoics, with their discipline and inner strength, embraced the inevitable march of time and sought to find peace in the face of aging. They understood that to fight against nature’s course was futile. Instead, they turned their energy toward cultivating the inner virtues—wisdom, courage, and grace—which grow stronger with age, like a fine wine that deepens with the passing years.

And so it is with Victoria Moran. She speaks of the wisdom that comes with age, the wisdom to accept that no matter how much we nourish our bodies with the best of diets, exercise, and care, there will come a time when our bodies will reflect the years we have lived. In her recognition, there is no defeat, no resignation to the frailties of age, but an embrace of life’s cycles. She acknowledges the natural course of existence, the way that the seasons change and with them, so too does the body. Just as the ancients taught us to accept the seasons of the soul, so too must we accept the seasons of the body.

In the story of King Solomon, one of the wisest kings in history, we find this acceptance of life’s transience. He ruled with unmatched wisdom, yet he, too, faced the reality of aging. In the Book of Ecclesiastes, he writes, “To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Solomon did not fear the approach of old age, for he understood that wisdom is not the domain of the young alone. Rather, it is in the fullness of life, in the accumulation of years, that true wisdom is forged. So it is with Victoria Moran—she understands that the beauty of life is not in resisting the inevitable, but in embracing it with dignity, joy, and the fullness of a well-lived life.

In modern times, we often worship youth, with its vitality and energy, while overlooking the quiet strength that comes with age. Yet the great mothers, grandmothers, and wise women of history have taught us that aging is not a curse, but a blessing. The wisdom they carry, the stories they tell, the grace with which they age, are treasures that no diet or external appearance can replicate. Victoria Moran’s acceptance of the future—the “little old lady” that she will one day become—reminds us of this truth. She does not seek to resist aging, but to celebrate the woman she is, and the woman she will become.

And so, O children, the lesson is clear. Aging is not to be feared or fought against, but to be honored. Just as the ancients taught us to live with virtue and dignity, so too must we approach the later years of life with an open heart and mind. It is not the outer appearance that defines us, but the wisdom we accumulate, the relationships we nurture, and the joy we bring into the world. Like the mighty oak tree, which stands firm through the years, its branches weathered by the seasons but still reaching toward the sky, so too must we face the passage of time with strength and grace.

Let us not worry over the inevitable changes in our bodies, but focus instead on cultivating the inner life. Health, yes, is important, but it is not the sole purpose of our existence. It is the spirit that endures, the love we share, and the legacy we leave behind that truly matter. As we age, may we do so with the same grace and wisdom that the great philosophers and wise leaders of the past did—embracing the full spectrum of life, knowing that the greatest beauty lies not in the preservation of youth, but in the acceptance of all the seasons of the soul.