Weathering as Aging
Like weathered surfaces, aging shows in both nature and our bodies.
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Nature, akin to the human body, exhibits imperfections—uneven landscapes echo scars, rivers carve like veins, and weathered rocks resemble aged skin, both beautiful and flawed in their unique ways. "Embrace your flaws, for they are what make you beautifully human."
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