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[Mandragora]

That 'mass transformation' is something that has been popularly around eversince the Celestine Prophecy got published and all those 'Insights'. (anyway, I only read the first few chapters of CP but for some reason I would rather read five pages of 'Finnegan's Wake' than to endure another chapter of CP ) If you guys notice, there was this trend when everyone was turning to Buddhism and the other Asian spiritual practices, and then now, Deepak Chopra is the 'in' thing...

It's simply an observation, when you guys think about it. Everything is starting to become too casual, I guess it has to do with the fact that our lifestyles now are very different as compared before... taboos are starting to get questioned and opposed and yes, unlived. But then, does that make us more ourselves and more human, or are we going back to the age of the savages? (ahh... being noble and savage!) So I guess, there's also this underlying shift that takes place to turn things around make and life more simple (or less complicated) than it is.

Regarding relationships, I can see there's also this transformation among women. It's true that women's libs have been around for ages, but we have to admit, it's still not as successful because there are still more 'powerful' men than women, BUT women are putting their foot down when it comes to relationships (and hurrah, other things!) I have also observed that most of the 'worthy' men are most likely to be homosexuals (or have shades of), and women who are on the move are the ones with balls.

Sexual stereotypes are very complicated, I mean, come on, we have hetero-, homo-, bi-, trans-... it can be downright ridiculous.

Example, my friend used to be with a girl for three years, but they'd broken up, and now the two are after men. So does that make them part homo-, bi- or simply confused at that point of their lives? My answer would be, well, they were once in-love and wanted to be with each other. That simple.

And jen, that's not snobbery... and it's not about having 'high' standards, it's having them

And hailhail to McBealism:

"Even if I get past my problems I'm just going to go out and get new ones!"

"Whoever said that 'plenty of fish in the sea' thing was wrong. Sometimes there's only one fish. Trust me."

"I'm human, I'm temperamental, I'm guilty, and I'm ovulating!"

"Where does it say that women can't act like men sometimes? I saw a cute piece of meat and I said to myself, you only live once. Be a man."

"I have a great imaginary world, but sometimes I just need things to happen."

"We're women. We have double standards to live up to."

Aahhh, makes me wish that the first and second seasons of Ally McBeal would last forever and ever and ever...

[Sampaguita]

I agree with that "standards" statement...

Oh, and Jen, if it makes you feel any better, I've recently converted to physiognamy. I believe that a person's personality shapes [somewhat] their outer appearance. I.E. A guy who looks like a slimy rat will turn out to be a slimy rat. Or that guy who COULD be cute except for the fact that his smile looks and feels a bit on the reptilian side, will turn out to be a slimy b*stard.

It's not a hard and fast rule with me... but to some extent I believe in it... My one real life example: go to the Cos threads and look under the thread entitled "the face of evil."

[jencoulson]

LOL, Sampaguita! That sounds cool! ;D

[Mandragora]

I kinda like that description of dysfunctional men, Sampaguita, hahaha.

Hah, I remember calling someone a spineless thug, but well, the best that I could think of to get back at a guy is to simply walk up to him and slap him across the face.

Not a good example, though, but in a way action speaks louder than words.

[Mandragora]

jencoulson said:

One time, I kicked a guy in a...sensitive area. It was pretty funny. Okay, shutting up now.

Did you mean the head? ;D Ooohh, that grayishpink stuff between the ears are rather sensitive, especially when the helmet is just to SOFT

[MsPoet]

Mandragora---I read The Celestine Prophecy too, and I did NOT like it....which I'd expected to.....

Sampaguita I agree with you on physiognamy...(however you pronounce itLOL)....I think, from studying people as I do....(as an actor and a teacher I especially do) that contrary to popular belief, appearance *is* everything. (and nothing--at the same time; lol) What I mean is, my theory is that we are physically formed by our mental, emotional characteristics, as well as the events we go thru in life and the people who affect us. For example part of my theory is that a person who has particularly affected us (a 'dominating impression') will be our appearance in a future life. Perhaps a person with harsh features has gone thru difficult experiences in the past...and/or is carrying some anger within them somewhere. Myriad of reasons.

It's all in the eyes, tho.

Donna

[Mandragora]

Regarding physiognamy, I guess it also goes beyond the actual physical aspect of the person, quite a Quasimodo syndrome, if you know what I mean. The thing is, what really matters is the aural 'properties' (I feel like a chemist) of a person, because a person might be pretty but one can tell if that person is a slug no matter the Roman nose.

I go for the eyes. The eyes can tell a lot of things, be the blinking or the winking ones. That's what draws me to Christian, he maybe mysterious and all, but his eyes are almost always giving him away. He must be exhausted with something but in a way it seems as if he's enjoying some aspect of it. That's based on the CoS pics and the Newsround interview.

I hate to bring this up again, but I have this feeling that this single-question goes beyond the 'yes'. There's a subconscious follow-up statement to the answer despite the verbal answer. Sometimes words are not enough, there are a lot of things to be read beyond what is seen and heard.

[Sampaguita]

Yes, it's all about the eyes. They really are windows into the soul... But they're used to communicate emotions [most of the time, whether the owner wants them to or not]. In order to ascertain character from the eyes, some kind of question-- verbal or non-verbal-- needs to be asked.

In terms of the physiognamy discussion... I have only this to say. Your actions, and personality can take a toll on one's body and facial features. The eyes are the most telling part of the body, and the feature that is most shaped by one's emotions and thoughts... All of this feeds into one's "aura." We can call it whatever we want, but it all boils down to this: whatever we see or feel when we encounter other people influences our instincts about the particular person... most of the time, we should just trust our instincts.

NOW, for the "single" thing. I agree that something about his manner suggested that there was something more to what he actually said. But I don't really think that there's anyone he's got waiting in the wings. There was something reflective about his manner at that point in the interview...

[jencoulson]

He was probably uncomfortable with the question. He's rather new to the acting scene, so he's probably just not used to being asked personal questions.