“For the sake of argument, let’s assume you will live 100 years. Many more people make it there considering all of the technological and medical advances. Now, we will break 100 years into the four seasons — spring, summer, fall and winter…”
“The first 25 years are like the spring season. Everything is young and tender, like the little buds that sprout on the trees. The first flowers bloom. Many animals give birth in spring. Most of your book learning will end, and experiential learning will begin.
Human summertime lasts from 26 to 50. These are mature (but still very youthful) years. Trees come into full foliage, and little birds leave their nests. Most important life decisions should be finalized in the human summer.
Fall will come at you fast. The years 51 to 75 are human autumn. Hairs fall just like leaves on the trees. Hopefully, you will reach your peak earning years and settle into retirement by the end of the fall (if you’ve made the right financial decisions). This is normally when autumners may welcome grandchildren! A stark reminder of how it felt to live in spring.
When winter shows up, you’ll be between 76 and 100. If you’ve taken care of your health, you may still get around fairly well. But there will be no denying that things are much harder than they used to be. Hair begins to look like a Some great-grandchildren may even show up!
Well, we’re at the end of our seasons. That 33-year-old you were asking about isn’t even halfway through summer! Just a pup, really. I hope this was worth the time I spent and that I’ve answered your question.”
—Memaw, Quora user
