Deep beauty

Depth only comes from two things: time and force.  This is very clearly seen in nature when a person looks at canyons, lakes, rivers, and oceans.  Over a long period of time, winds, waves, earthquakes, rains. and weight take their toll.  Rock gets carved out, eroded, moved, shaken, and pushed down.  That allows for water and related canyons to become deeper, to have more character.

Depth in people comes from the same two things: time and force.  This is very clearly seen as a person looks at people's losses, their misfortunes, their reversal of fortunes, their fortunes, their accomplishments, and the friends they keep.  Over long periods of time, people move, friends and family die, they work hard sometimes at two or more jobs, they play, they travel, they go to college, and they take a few chances now and then.  All of it together allows them to become deeper, to have character.

Depth happens, but not quickly.  Depth is forged.  It's a crucible.  But it makes us rich and beautiful beyond measure.