Maturity rewards us with self-grooming process that is clouded with a lot of mind adjusting realizations. As time goes by, we begin to see things differently and realize who we really are vis a vis with what is surrounding us. This is what we shall be discussing in this article: these far-reaching lessons brought by age. Self-Understanding and Capacity for Emotions Management As we grow older, one great realization grasps us. We appreciate self awareness and the ability to manage our emotions. With growing up, we get used to identifying emotions and mechanisms in us and in others’ helping emotions’ empathy and compassion to develop. Willingness to Trust Others : We are able to trust other people because we have been able share our previous disappointing experiences as well as sweet memories. Communication of Feelings : Emotions were expressed directly and issues bargained instead of shouting and blaming each other. Self-Shame : There was recognition that stems from vulnerability that s...