I've often wondered at the fact that, to a human eye, no animal is ugly. Of course, all of us have our preferences, but, nevertheless, unless the creature is distorted by some illness or genetical disorder, it is pretty much O.K. Some people, like artists or those really into Biology, are actually fascinated by the way animals move, their habits and looks. My question is: why is it different with humans?
We always perceive our own species' appearances differently. Men enjoy pretty women, girls like handsome guys, but we do not really comprehend the beauty of the human body and face. Anyone can appreciate the grace of a cat or the refinement of a horse on the run. But you won't look twice at another human being for elegantly sitting down. Some people would, painters or just those who have, as they say, "an appreciation for beauty".
But not the general masses. You might say: the general masses don't admire cats and horses either. True, they usually don't, but it's kind of embedded into their brains that a running horse is something to look at, and a sleek feline is admirable. Th
ey simply never have the time or the opportunity to notice that. But, when it comes to looking at other people, we don't even care to appreciate the natural beauty they have.
We focus on their features, their body types, their hairstyles, their clothes, so on, so fort. We don't take in the whole picture. That's why we don't notice what's good about us and tend to criticise each other. Try to get thinner - and thinner - and THINNER, and pull our skin until it rips, because God forbid we get wrinkles. And no one cares, how exquisite your posture is, how you move, how you turn your head.
There was a time when humanity appreciated itself. Actually, two periods of time: Antiquity and Renaissance. The body was a wonder in itself, and, while there were ideals to aspire for, the human form was considered to be immaculate. Why can't we have that now? Why alter everything? Why let anyone dictate, what we should or shouldn't look like? Why is strong and healthy no longer enough? Why can't people see that they are, in fact, creatures of beauty, each and every one of them?
I'll tell you, why. Because, with the animals, as well as in the past, humanity appreciates and appreciated only one part of the picture: the form. We don't perceive animals as creatures who can think (not counting the cat that says: "I love you". Or was it the dog? It was so long ago, I don't remember). Ancient Greeks thought valued the mind, but a beautiful body definitely compensated for the absence of the former in their eyes.
This isn't another rant on how people should be loved and admired, no matter what they look like. Because that would never work - we are and forever will be judged based on our appearance. That's not going anywhere, so it's better if we just learn to live with it. But, still, I can't help wishing that humanity stopped being this artificial. We've been to space, people! We should be striving for more than a D-cup!
It seems that humanity has lost the will to evolve. What I mean is, our technical progress is headed in the direction of making life as simple as possible, but it has turned away from real scientific achievements, from aspiration for knowledge, for trying to get where nobody's ever been before. This actually hurts, because, after all, what makes us human?
Not our strong bodies. Because, no matter how buffed that guy is, he'd still be powerless against a tiger. And not our beautiful faces. Because a face (and a D-cup, for that matter) can only get you this far. And by "this far" I mean some rich guy's bed or a pretty picture in a magazine. No, not that. It's our mind. Our mind is what's truly beautiful about us, and we should learn to love ourselves and others for it.
Not everybody seems bent on actually using it, but that's their choice. And, again, I completely understand that a really-really-really "plump" woman, even if she's a genius, will probably attract less attention and admiration than a hot dummy, but, in my opinion, it's never impossible to be both. I don't mean that you have to alter yourself surgically or not love yourself for who you are.
What I mean is: if your mind really is powerful, it must have enough power for you to control yourself and get in shape. Be healthy. Be strong. A human being is capable of so much, one of us actually INVENTED a hot-dog, I'll never believe that another one can't say "No" to eating it. And this goes both ways! If you've trained your body to perfection, do the same to your brain. Read. Think. Learn foreign languages. Never stop working on yourself.
And then you will truly become a Creature of Beauty.
But not the general masses. You might say: the general masses don't admire cats and horses either. True, they usually don't, but it's kind of embedded into their brains that a running horse is something to look at, and a sleek feline is admirable. Th
ey simply never have the time or the opportunity to notice that. But, when it comes to looking at other people, we don't even care to appreciate the natural beauty they have.
We focus on their features, their body types, their hairstyles, their clothes, so on, so fort. We don't take in the whole picture. That's why we don't notice what's good about us and tend to criticise each other. Try to get thinner - and thinner - and THINNER, and pull our skin until it rips, because God forbid we get wrinkles. And no one cares, how exquisite your posture is, how you move, how you turn your head.
There was a time when humanity appreciated itself. Actually, two periods of time: Antiquity and Renaissance. The body was a wonder in itself, and, while there were ideals to aspire for, the human form was considered to be immaculate. Why can't we have that now? Why alter everything? Why let anyone dictate, what we should or shouldn't look like? Why is strong and healthy no longer enough? Why can't people see that they are, in fact, creatures of beauty, each and every one of them?
I'll tell you, why. Because, with the animals, as well as in the past, humanity appreciates and appreciated only one part of the picture: the form. We don't perceive animals as creatures who can think (not counting the cat that says: "I love you". Or was it the dog? It was so long ago, I don't remember). Ancient Greeks thought valued the mind, but a beautiful body definitely compensated for the absence of the former in their eyes.
This isn't another rant on how people should be loved and admired, no matter what they look like. Because that would never work - we are and forever will be judged based on our appearance. That's not going anywhere, so it's better if we just learn to live with it. But, still, I can't help wishing that humanity stopped being this artificial. We've been to space, people! We should be striving for more than a D-cup!
It seems that humanity has lost the will to evolve. What I mean is, our technical progress is headed in the direction of making life as simple as possible, but it has turned away from real scientific achievements, from aspiration for knowledge, for trying to get where nobody's ever been before. This actually hurts, because, after all, what makes us human?
Not our strong bodies. Because, no matter how buffed that guy is, he'd still be powerless against a tiger. And not our beautiful faces. Because a face (and a D-cup, for that matter) can only get you this far. And by "this far" I mean some rich guy's bed or a pretty picture in a magazine. No, not that. It's our mind. Our mind is what's truly beautiful about us, and we should learn to love ourselves and others for it.
Not everybody seems bent on actually using it, but that's their choice. And, again, I completely understand that a really-really-really "plump" woman, even if she's a genius, will probably attract less attention and admiration than a hot dummy, but, in my opinion, it's never impossible to be both. I don't mean that you have to alter yourself surgically or not love yourself for who you are.
What I mean is: if your mind really is powerful, it must have enough power for you to control yourself and get in shape. Be healthy. Be strong. A human being is capable of so much, one of us actually INVENTED a hot-dog, I'll never believe that another one can't say "No" to eating it. And this goes both ways! If you've trained your body to perfection, do the same to your brain. Read. Think. Learn foreign languages. Never stop working on yourself.
And then you will truly become a Creature of Beauty.
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