Cause And Effect

When one is older, the changes are subtler. They also take a little more time to take effect, since there are years of habit to break. But just because one doesn’t see or feel the changes doesn’t mean they’re not happening. Oh yes, they’re there underneath layers of skin toughened by time and cynicism.

Because you do make a mark, and it is more than skin-deep; rather, it is heartfelt.