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I'm sure there are probably other signs, but this list covers at least the majority of them. I know we can always do a better job displaying our mature sides. I also know that, by doing so, we lift each other up through our example.
Jan 6, 2015, 09:07 PM EST | Updated Mar 8, 2015
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Do you think there is a certain age at which maturity sets in? Could it be 20? 40? 70? In my personal experiences, I've observed that age has little or nothing to do with it. I have met young people who are mature well beyond their years, and I've known older folks who act childish, only thinking about themselves. So the question is: What are the character traits that show maturity? And do "mature" people exhibit them 100% of the time?
Well, I'm not sure that we can be mature in every situation that presents itself to us because we are always growing and learning as human beings, and I'm pretty sure that all of us have been guilty of at least some of these negative behaviors at least once in our lives. That being said, by considering these 25 tell-tale signs, perhaps we can be more aware of the interludes in which our whiny, adolescent self rears its immature head...
1. Realizing how much you don't know.
2. Listening more and talking less.
3. Being aware and considerate of others as opposed to being self-absorbed, self-centered, and inconsiderate.
4. Not taking everything personally, getting easily offended, or feeling the need to defend, prove, or make excuses for yourself.
5. Being grateful and gracious, not complaining.
6. Taking responsibility for your own health and happiness, not relying on others to "fix" you or placing blame for your circumstances.
7. Having forgiveness and compassion for yourself and others.
8. Being calm and peaceful, not desperate, frantic, or irrational.
9. Showing flexibility and openness as opposed to resisting, controlling, or being unreasonable.
10. Helping yourself, not just expecting others to do it for you out of a sense of entitlement.
11. Doing good deeds even when there is nothing in it for you other than knowing you helped, being selfless.
12. Respecting another's point of view, beliefs, and way of life without judgment, not insisting you are right, belittling another, or using profanity or violence to get your point across.
13. Sharing your good fortune with others.
14. Being able to turn the other cheek without wishing harm on another.
15. Thinking before acting and having good manners, not going off half-cocked, lashing out, or being rude.
16. Encouraging and being supportive of others.
17. Finding joy in the success of someone else, not envy or criticism.
18. Knowing there is always room to grow and improve and reaching out for help.
19. Having humility and laughing at yourself.
20. Recognizing that which does not work in your life and making an effort to do something different.
21. Passing up instant gratification in favor of long term benefits.
22. Accepting, liking, and loving yourself, not needing someone else to "complete" you.
23. Standing up for fairness and justice for yourself and others and choosing to do the right thing.
24. Making sacrifices for the good of others without resentment.
25. Not clinging to materialistic items or bragging.
I'm sure there are probably other signs, but this list covers at least the majority of them. I know we can always do a better job displaying our mature sides. I also know that, by doing so, we lift each other up through our example. What's most important, however, is seeing the negative side of our behavior and knowing we must do something positive to change it...And that, my friends, is WISDOM.

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When it comes to the changes and maturity of trichomes, understanding the different stages of development is essential. Also, chemical factors such as transcription proteins and hormones influence their development. All these factors affect changes in trichomes before and after harvest.
Do trichomes still mature and change after harvest? Trichomes change after you chop them. They do not necessarily mature or ripen; instead, they experience colour change as they begin to degrade. However, in some cases, their colour changes to amber, which may mean they are still maturing.
The colour change is one of the most important indicators of the maturity of trichomes. It indicates the growth stage of the trichomes and if or when it is ready for harvest. Colour changes are also the significant changes you see after harvest. As the plant dries up, they lose their original colour due to degradation.
The development of trichomes is in three stages according to the colour of their crystal buds. In the first few days or weeks, they have a transparent or colourless look. You will notice glass-like fragments on your plant.
A few weeks after the first stage, they go into their second development and change into a milky colour. Trichome buds change from clear to cloudy. At this stage, trichomes are getting close to maturity.
After about a week, trichomes move from milky white to a brownish yellow or amber colour, depending on some physical and chemical factors. In THC plants, this indicates the breaking down of the THC compounds.
There are different strains of plants, and they may not follow the traditional maturity or developmental stage. In some plants, you may not see the milky colour at the expected week. Sometimes, you need to use a microscope to check if the trichomes have turned milky and have shades of amber.
In cases like this, trichomes experience colour change after harvest. Trichomes may turn amber after harvest. This colour change may be a continuation of their development after harvest or a degradation process.
Trichomes change during curing. However, it experiences more of a chemical change. Firstly, during the development of trichomes, not all THC is psychoactive. Most THC is in their psychoactive form when they turn milky, but sometimes not all buds are in their full potency.
Curing doesn’t increase the amount of trichome, and it also doesn’t lead to the growth of additional THC. All those are affected by the strain of the plant, environmental conditions, growing techniques, and other physical and chemical factors.
Curing, however, helps to activate the non-psychoactive THC. Most times, it’s not an automatic process. You have to cure the trichomes properly. The trichomes are dried adequately with the right amount of temperature and duration, then curing takes place.
Taking your time to cure the trichomes will give the THC adequate time to become psychoactive. That is the significant change that occurs during curing.
It is not a good idea to harvest clear trichomes. When the trichome buds are crystal clear, it means they are just getting close to their concentration levels. They are not ready for harvesting. The clear and transparent look is the first noticeable development stage.
At this stage, the trichomes are producing resins, and most of the constituent THC are not fully active. Clear Trichomes are not fully potent and, if harvested, will affect the yield’s THC levels and therefore, potency.
Sometimes, while the trichome is going through the next development stage, a clear trichome is still produced by the plant. Production of new clear trichomes can be an indicator of healthy plant growth. However, it is not advisable to harvest only clear trichomes.
There is always a constant debate about whether to harvest trichomes when milky or when they all turn amber. When trichomes are milky or cloudy, they are in their second colour stage of development. There is still a third stage which is when they are amber.
It means a Trichome fully develops at the third colour change. If you conclude with that, it means you should harvest when trichomes are amber. Also, other research explains that when Trichomes turn brown or amber, their potency decreases.
The best time to harvest a Trichome is when most of your Trichomes are milky-white with a small percentage of amber. Leaving the Trichomes to stay for long periods will affect their psychoactive reaction. If you want to harvest, the perfect look to watch out for is at least 70 percent milky crystals and the remaining percent yellowish-brown or amber.
Trichomes are susceptible to degradation. It is why a high level of care and expertise is important when tending and harvesting trichomes. Harvesting or disconnecting most plants from the root will result in gradual degradation.
A lot of factors cause degradation in trichomes; one is heat and light. Overexposure to high temperature will lead to rapid loss of moisture which affects trichomes negatively. It is why you must not rush when drying trichomes. It would help if you dried the plants slowly before curing.
Also over handling and crushing trichomes contribute to their degradation. Apart from overexposure to light, heat, moisture, and agitation, time is a factor.
Not harvesting the trichomes on time will lead to degradation. Timely harvesting, proper handling, drying, and curing may increase the life span of trichomes, but after some time, natural degradation occurs.
When it comes to trichomes or plants generally, a lot of things affect changes and development. The duration of colour change depends on a lot of factors. Some of them include; strain or species of the plant, genetics, environmental conditions, growing techniques, location, and other chemical properties of the plant.
As a result, all trichomes may not change at the same time. However, there is a general duration for colour change. The transition between clear to milky may happen between 5-10 days. It can also take up to 2-3 weeks. Also, depending on the factors above, the transition from milky to amber may happen faster, slower, or take the same amount of time.
Apart from their psychoactive importance, trichomes play a crucial role in plant defence . It is important to know what to look for when growing and harvesting them. Also, understanding their development, colour changes, and other indicators will help to get a potent yield.
When it comes to the changes and maturity of trichomes, understanding the different stages of development is essential. Also, chemical factors such as transcription proteins and hormones influence their development. All these factors affect changes in trichomes before and after harvest.
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Sex after 60? That’s a big yes. Many mature couples have better love lives than they did in their more youthful days. There are lots of reasons for this. They have deeper intimacy with partners, fewer distractions, no pregnancy concerns, and just plain more time to get busy. Plus, they have much more know-how and done-that than those young things on TV.
Around midlife -- age 45 or so -- new issues can temporarily dampen your love life, though. Sex hormones take a big dip. For women, menopause brings a plunge in estrogen and androgens. Your vaginal walls get thinner and drier. Men see a nosedive of testosterone and estrogen about the same time. This can make it difficult to get an erection (erectile dysfunction, or ED). Changes in the brain and your blood flow switch things up, too.
The main sexual problems for women tend to be trouble getting to orgasm, lack of desire, and vaginal dryness. Your vagina shortens and narrows with age. It doesn’t moisten itself as easily as before. This can cause pain when you have sex. Lubed condoms, water-based lubricating jelly, and vaginal moisturizers might do the trick. Your doctor might also prescribe vaginal estrogen, which comes as a cream, a pill or tablet, or an insert.
The main age-related sexual problem for men is erectile dysfunction, or ED. Erections don’t come -- and stay -- like they used to. Your penis might not get as hard or big as before. One of four ED drugs might be the answer. But they can have side effects. They can also clash with drugs that contain nitrates. Be wary of herbs and supplements that promise a fast fix. Always talk to your doctor before you try them.
Diabetes can cause ED for men, especially those with type 2. Poor blood sugar control can, over time, damage nerves and blood vessels that supply sex organs. Meds, a penis pump, or even a penile implant can help. Women with this condition can also have less feeling in their genitals. It also causes more vaginal yeast infections, which can irritate this area and make it difficult or unpleasant to have sex. But they’re easily treated.
A heart attack during sex might make for good TV, but it doesn’t often happen in real life. Heart disease does make your arteries narrow and harden, so your blood doesn’t flow as easily. You might find it hard to get aroused or have orgasms. But once it’s treated, your doctor likely will give you the green light. Be sure to tell your doctor about any chest pain, problems breathing, or symptoms that get worse.
Other medical conditions that can affect your sex life include weight gain, arthritis, chronic pain, bladder control problems, dementia, high blood pressure or cholesterol, side effects from meds, depression, and stroke. Also, surgery -- especially in sexual areas -- can affect your self-image and how you feel. Talk with each other about ways you can stay close. Put aside caregiving roles when you can to focus on being a partner.
You might not find it easy to talk about this subject with your doctor. The truth is, they might have trouble talking about it, too. They might be more likely to bring it up when it relates to other conditions. It can help to ask direct questions, such as: Can you recommend a sex counselor, and is this covered by Medicare? Do any of my meds cause sex problems? Would it help me to take estrogen? Is there an alternative to ED drugs?
If your primary doctor isn’t helpful, consider a sex therapist or other trained counselor. They’ll talk with you about your concerns and help come up with ways to meet your needs as a couple. Maybe the answer is more foreplay, or more direct stimulation. If a condition like arthritis makes it hard to enjoy sex, they can suggest new positions that are more comfortable and satisfying for you both.
Common sense and a creative spirit can spark new ways to enjoy sex. For example, if a flat surface doesn’t work for your knees, a new position or special furniture can offer another angle. If you have problems getting aroused, a vibrator can help get blood moving. It’s natural to worry about “getting back into the swing of things” if you’ve been inactive for a while. But just having sex can help you relax and let desire take the lead.
STDs are equal-opportunity diseases: They don’t discriminate by age. If you’re sexually active, you’re at risk for STDs. These include chlamydia, genital warts or herpes, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, syphilis, and trichomoniasis. Also, the number of older people with HIV and AIDS is growing. You should always keep up on your checkups and tests, use condoms, and keep up honest communication with your partner.
With better health, meds, and more ways to meet people, such as online, older adults can enjoy dating -- and sex -- at any age. But you need to stay savvy. Learn your partner’s history before you have sex of any kind. Both of you should get tested first, too. Always use a condom and water-based lubricant, which protects against sores or cuts that can raise your chances of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Couples clash at times about sex drive -- or lack of it. For women, the drop in estrogen, bowel and bladder problems, breast atrophy, or cystitis after sex can dampen desire. Men with ED or other problems might just not want to “go there.” Think about your partner’s point of view. When you talk about your feelings and needs, do it from an “I” standpoint: “I’d enjoy it if we … .” This lets you express yourself without hurting feelings.
Why bother, you ask? Short answer: The benefits of sex are many. Just a few reasons to keep at it (and going solo counts): It boosts your immune system, burns calories, lowers blood pressure, helps you relax, eases pain, keeps your mind sharp, and may lessen the risk of heart attack and prostate cancer. It keeps you and your partner close. It just may help you live longer. Oh, and it makes you happy.
You can be intimate and loving -- and sexy, too -- without intercourse. Lovemaking includes caressing, hugging, kissing, and manual or oral stimulation. Any loving or intimate expression can make your intimate life full. If you don’t have a partner, self-stimulation -- aka masturbation -- is a healthy, satisfying route to reap the many benefits of sex.
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