Phases in Life

I believe quite strongly that there are discrete phases in life... being a kid, teenager, college, early career, old age, etc... This is related in some ways to the Karma Yoga, though it deviates quite a bit. I believe that each phase has its own experiences, its own charms, and its own challenges. When it comes time to move on this can be quite a difficult thing as we must give up the charms of the previous stage and take on new challenges as well... This is rarely a purely pleasant experience. But thats life, and the rewards of each phase are worth this disruption. So, my feeling is: savour the charms of the phase your in... Enjoy it to the fullest, for all too soon the time will come to move on, and you can't go back (well, not without looking rather silly at least ;) )