It is a fact that every human being wants to look pretty and young. I don't think you can find any sensible person who wants to talk about how old or how ugly she is.

Everyone has always heard the "motherly advice" about being tolerant of imperfections and of those who have not been gifted with perfect appearance. However, at the back of their minds, people will always despise the thought of becoming old and ugly.

Because of the penchant for beauty and youthfulness, people are willing to spend hundreds or even millions of dollars, to enhance their appearance and to avoid appearing old as much as possible. Many Hollywood stars spend thousands of dollars on each treatment to keep them looking young and beautiful. They do this every time before they appear on stage to receive their awards. They always look so young and beautiful as if time has stood still for them. We too would want to stay beautiful and young forever and the search for the "fountain of youth" has become the rule - not the exception.

In the meantime, the human race is spending its energy and financial resources to look for the "fountain of youth". But is there really something which will make a person youthful forever?

You can find many products in the market that promise to keep you looking good or slow down your aging process. There is even talk about a machine that can turn back the clock and you can be young again. Is this just too wishful think? Or there may be a day when there will be a scientific break-through in developing such a product. But will there be any man-made product that can defy the natural law of aging?

People who want to remain young, physically and mentally should consider their state of mind. Being exposed to stressful situations throughout a lifetime can make a person age both mentally and physically. Avoiding stress or learning how to manage stress can make a big difference in a person’s appearance.

Age is a state of mind and sometimes it is reinforced by certain physical factors such as wrinkles. However, a mind that is always open to new ideas and which refuses to be captive to the fear of aging will always be youthful. The way you think and the way you live your life will show in your appearance, so if you want to be youthful, think young and live a happy and stress-free life.