Comments on: A Parable on Natural Beauty

By: Charlie

Charlie — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:57:51 +0000

@Andre: If I keep telling you you’re awesome throughout the blogosphere, people will start to think I’m stalking you. I’m not, really – he’s just really cool, folks!

By: Andre Kibbe

Andre Kibbe — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:38:40 +0000

“There’re things that are within our control – a lot of our temperaments being some of them. That’s much different than wishing we could change our structures.”

Very true. Besides, how people carry and present themselves to the world usually contributes more to their attractiveness than their genetic endowments.

“Plus, don’t you know that bald is beautiful? Seth, Mike, Tim, and others can’t all be wrong!”

A lot of men shave their heads to look cool — not to mention a few women like Sinead O’Connor and Rachel Rosenthal. Skin is in.

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By: Charlie

Charlie — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:46:48 +0000

@Amanda: FWIW, I always liked your curly hair, too. And I so agree that going with the flow can be a huge stress-reliever, especially when the flow is going to consistent to your own values. But learning how to go against the flow (when you don’t like it) without doing it directly…therein lies the rub!

By: Amanda K.

Amanda K. — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:47:40 +0000

What is it about humans that makes us envy all the things we don’t have? Mel loves my curly hair and I think it’s the biggest pain in the ass! Somewhere along the line you have to decide that going against the grain isn’t always about being independent, it’s just stubbornness. Going with the flow at times can be an actual stress-reliever.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:24:43 +0000

@Judy: I actually came up with the parable by walking around campus and remarking about the trees. I used to camp at all times of the year, and the strange bedfellows of constancy and dynamism that happens in the wilderness is fascinating at a very primal level. I like your blog – Walden Pond 2.0. I’ll have to check it out more.

@Tim: There’re things that are within our control – a lot of our temperaments being some of them. That’s much different than wishing we could change our structures.

Plus, don’t you know that bald is beautiful? Seth, Mike, Tim, and others can’t all be wrong…

By: Tim Brownson

Tim Brownson — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:46:06 +0000

Does that mean I should stop wishing I had more hair then?

Actually I am kidding because I don’t really care about stuff like that, but I do sometimes find myself wishing I had more patience. Is that the same? I’m not really sure.

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By: judyofthewoods

judyofthewoods — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:06:34 +0000

Wise words. In the literal sense I love the pine and the oak for those very reasons. I love the seasons and all weathers – no two moments are the same, from misty mornings to golden sunsets, stormy skies and the song of cricket on a summer’s afternoon. Our own beauty? I am thankful that age has actually made me feel more confident and beautiful than ever. At 52 I have gray hair and my boobs are as small as ever, but I have been complimented on both by total strangers. Whatever your looks, and however dissatisfied you are with them, not every one shares your taste, but may find you very attractive.