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Today's reading was edited and adapted from

Turn Back the Years by Harry J. Gardner, published in 1937.

In ancient history, the time when Pericles lived was called the Golden Age.

But in today's talk, I am referring to something far different. I'm

applying the term golden age to that state in life, which can be any age, where you have reached

complete control of your personality. In order to remain young, it is essential that you be young, and by that I mean,

you must be adaptable. You should be able to pick up and dash off to a concert or party at a

moment's notice, not hem and haw about how you're going to arrive late,

or that you're really too tired to go, or what you'll wear.

You should have the capability to go away for a weekend the moment you get a sudden, unexpected

invitation, or you should be able to adapt yourself immediately in

event of a surprise meeting with some old friend. Spontaneity is one of the prime points in being

youthful. The minute you settle permanently into the same easy chair to watch the same TV show,

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