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That Age

They are at that impressionable age. How many times have you seen or heard the previous phrase? I have typically heard it used to describe the actions or behaviors of children and teens. Behavioral science does indeed prove there are certain ages where we are more easily influenced; however, I contend we remain at an impressionable age all of our lives.

Aside from the physiological changes to our mind and body as we age, the primary difference comes down to life experiences. Unless you are a total shut in with zero input, you are at that impressionable age. How can you not be? There are influences happening all the time that make some type of impression on us. It is simply called life. Our actions or the actions of others can influence our reactions. Television commercials influence our buying habits. Books influence our way of thinking. The people in our social circles influence our actions and thought processes. Think about most any acceptance speech you have heard from an academic, athlete, or musician. Somewhere in the speech they will reference some influential or inspirational person, God, or event which helped them get to their place in life.

We are always learning whether or not it is readily apparent at the time. I embrace my impressionable age of 51. I look forward to each day knowing there will be some opportunity to be an inspiration or be inspired or to be an influence or to be influenced. Allow yourself to be impressionable.

Rodney - Easily Impressed By Choice