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What does it mean?
Monroe valued aging naturally, seeing it as essential to knowing oneself fully. She resisted cosmetic fixes to stay true to her journey.
In plain terms
She wanted to age without surgery to learn who she really is.
What can you take from it?
Embracing aging helps you know your whole self.

Where it applies

  • personal growth
  • aging process

Putting it to work

  • aging gracefully
  • self-acceptance

Questions to consider

  • Do you fear aging?
  • What does growing old mean to you?

Another view

It assumes aging reveals truth for everyone, which may not be universal.

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