So glad to see some new stuff from you! Now I understand that snake man…
Also, my first thought on this: what about the evolutionary function of “ugly?” Just as it is valuable for us to avoid smells we interpret as aversive, isn’t it the same for sights? I know that there are a lot of cultural issues that have removed us from those basics, but are they still relevant?
Very happy to see a new post! This comes at a very interesting reflection point in my life where I struggle with the meanings and roles of beauty and ugly within me, in the surrounding world, and the bridges between.
Also interesting when I read the definitions above – the use of “unnatural.” A lot of what the ‘media/hollywood’ mainstream world deems ugly is natural, and they seek beauty by unnatural means.
I hope you put more of your reflections on this, though I know it is quite the personal topic to share.
As is usual with you nipota
I am stunned and amazed, powerfully impacted and moved. What is the ugly in you trying to teach you? What a great question. I think of my naked body at night sitting on the side of the bed where unfortunately I can see the grotesque of my body so clearly hanging there for me to have to notice–so profoundly reminding me of the young body I once had lost so long ago. I think it teaches me how what seems to belong to you, to be so deeply a part of you is only habit.
I’m writing a piece on the body for a conference in which I’m writing about Grandpa and his love of heights–a nice simultaneousness.
Buona ma Brutte what a great title.
I love the way you go off where people don’t go. Can you tell me if any of this was set off by Tolve?
Strong message, well told. Honoring the ugly. Yes!
So glad to see some new stuff from you! Now I understand that snake man…
Also, my first thought on this: what about the evolutionary function of “ugly?” Just as it is valuable for us to avoid smells we interpret as aversive, isn’t it the same for sights? I know that there are a lot of cultural issues that have removed us from those basics, but are they still relevant?
@ herwitz I am biologically predisposed to avoid claims about evolutionary psychology.
Very happy to see a new post! This comes at a very interesting reflection point in my life where I struggle with the meanings and roles of beauty and ugly within me, in the surrounding world, and the bridges between.
Also interesting when I read the definitions above – the use of “unnatural.” A lot of what the ‘media/hollywood’ mainstream world deems ugly is natural, and they seek beauty by unnatural means.
I hope you put more of your reflections on this, though I know it is quite the personal topic to share.
Thank you, powerful message.
I love this length and format – keep it coming! Published needn’t always be synonymous with polished and perfected, anyway.
As is usual with you nipota
I am stunned and amazed, powerfully impacted and moved. What is the ugly in you trying to teach you? What a great question. I think of my naked body at night sitting on the side of the bed where unfortunately I can see the grotesque of my body so clearly hanging there for me to have to notice–so profoundly reminding me of the young body I once had lost so long ago. I think it teaches me how what seems to belong to you, to be so deeply a part of you is only habit.
I’m writing a piece on the body for a conference in which I’m writing about Grandpa and his love of heights–a nice simultaneousness.
Buona ma Brutte what a great title.
I love the way you go off where people don’t go. Can you tell me if any of this was set off by Tolve?
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