Young men are falsely told their worth lies in facial ratios and gym aesthetics–because a civilization that once taught human dignity now teaches boys to optimize themselves like products.
People need spirituality in both a belief in a higher power and in beliefs in themselves. They need a strong spiritual sense of self to improve their self-esteem.
Excellent analysis Delphine--the best part of your article --for this grandmother or 8 grandsons---is that you offer a solution after identifying the problem: "But the solution is not found in jawline analysis or cosmetic optimisation; it lies in recovering the older wisdom our civilisation once understood." Also my favorite St Exupery quote: "That which is essential is invisibe to the eye".
It takes time to learn what is more than skin deep But learning that is what creates lasting relationships and a strong society.
Very good article. But lets not run away with ourselves here. Most boys and young men still don't give a monkeys about looksmaxxing. Can't afford to, or just not stupid or narcissistic enough to. But we should be worried about what's behind the trend.
I imagine feminists (who resentfully blame everything on men) will enjoy knowing that boys are now suffering from the same superficial judgments that girls have long suffered from.
Actually, boys have always suffered from that and looksmaxxing is simply one more layer added.
And actually, the judgment of other girls and women by other girls and women is much harsher than the judgment by boys and men. Women dress more to impress other women than to impress men, who would be happy with long hair, short skirts, and tight sweaters, who don't care about the latest fashions or the color of the year, and who don't need women to be as thin as fashion models.
It is this generation falling prey to social media. The same can be said for women. Looks First. Ie: you pick someone to date after seeing their photo. At least in the old days you met someone face to face and had a conversation. Sometimes you were pleasantly surprised that you liked someone Not considered media attractive. Maybe they were really funny!
After 50 years of women being taught 1900-1950 to leave Rural America for the City "Money Makers" turned to Their sons and boy relatives 1950-2000. By Y2K 50 male Mid Life Crises were resolved by buying flashy cars and joining Playboy Penthouse folks whose "Beautiful"seductive corruptive corrosive talks and videos hurt all the Pure Holy Innocent Souls of children under the age of 6 each and everyone of these of all races faces places were made in the Image and Likeness of their Creator.. as recognized by Our Founders Sept 17 1787 Constitution
"We the people" had to Ratify this document all 13 Colonies did - and so agreed that they were to "hold these truths" as Self Evident.. Our Rights do not come from Politicians or Church officials or Parents or anyone human or "spirits" other than an Invisble Divine Supernatural "They Them" three persons control the whole Solar system, our seasons, climate, orbiting planets etc.
They need truth proclaimed to them…In 2016 Oxford dictionary word of the year was “post-truth”. Ever since I have strived to proclaim THE Truth. Now 10 years later, I have coined what I believe to be a new word, “Truthsade” as directly related to “Crusade”.
As you may know in the word crusade, "crus-" originates from the Latin crux (cross), the suffix -ade indicates an action, process, or the result of an action.
Essentially then, while Crusade means a "journey marked by the Cross" or "the action of the Cross", “Truthsade” means a “journey marked in re-proclaiming Truths” or “the action of re-proclaiming Truths”.
Jesus said: “I am the way, the TRUTH, and the life.” (John 14:6)
People need spirituality in both a belief in a higher power and in beliefs in themselves. They need a strong spiritual sense of self to improve their self-esteem.
Excellent analysis Delphine--the best part of your article --for this grandmother or 8 grandsons---is that you offer a solution after identifying the problem: "But the solution is not found in jawline analysis or cosmetic optimisation; it lies in recovering the older wisdom our civilisation once understood." Also my favorite St Exupery quote: "That which is essential is invisibe to the eye".
It takes time to learn what is more than skin deep But learning that is what creates lasting relationships and a strong society.
Centuries ago people recognized that beauty is only skin deep.
There is the story of the ugly duckling.
Modern cultures have become incredibly shallow.
Very good article. But lets not run away with ourselves here. Most boys and young men still don't give a monkeys about looksmaxxing. Can't afford to, or just not stupid or narcissistic enough to. But we should be worried about what's behind the trend.
I imagine feminists (who resentfully blame everything on men) will enjoy knowing that boys are now suffering from the same superficial judgments that girls have long suffered from.
Actually, boys have always suffered from that and looksmaxxing is simply one more layer added.
And actually, the judgment of other girls and women by other girls and women is much harsher than the judgment by boys and men. Women dress more to impress other women than to impress men, who would be happy with long hair, short skirts, and tight sweaters, who don't care about the latest fashions or the color of the year, and who don't need women to be as thin as fashion models.
It is this generation falling prey to social media. The same can be said for women. Looks First. Ie: you pick someone to date after seeing their photo. At least in the old days you met someone face to face and had a conversation. Sometimes you were pleasantly surprised that you liked someone Not considered media attractive. Maybe they were really funny!
Yes wonderfully True. Thanks for this.
After 50 years of women being taught 1900-1950 to leave Rural America for the City "Money Makers" turned to Their sons and boy relatives 1950-2000. By Y2K 50 male Mid Life Crises were resolved by buying flashy cars and joining Playboy Penthouse folks whose "Beautiful"seductive corruptive corrosive talks and videos hurt all the Pure Holy Innocent Souls of children under the age of 6 each and everyone of these of all races faces places were made in the Image and Likeness of their Creator.. as recognized by Our Founders Sept 17 1787 Constitution
"We the people" had to Ratify this document all 13 Colonies did - and so agreed that they were to "hold these truths" as Self Evident.. Our Rights do not come from Politicians or Church officials or Parents or anyone human or "spirits" other than an Invisble Divine Supernatural "They Them" three persons control the whole Solar system, our seasons, climate, orbiting planets etc.
Young men can’t help but be influenced by political leaders who are role models emphasizing the importance of appearance and wealth.
They need truth proclaimed to them…In 2016 Oxford dictionary word of the year was “post-truth”. Ever since I have strived to proclaim THE Truth. Now 10 years later, I have coined what I believe to be a new word, “Truthsade” as directly related to “Crusade”.
As you may know in the word crusade, "crus-" originates from the Latin crux (cross), the suffix -ade indicates an action, process, or the result of an action.
Essentially then, while Crusade means a "journey marked by the Cross" or "the action of the Cross", “Truthsade” means a “journey marked in re-proclaiming Truths” or “the action of re-proclaiming Truths”.
Jesus said: “I am the way, the TRUTH, and the life.” (John 14:6)
Truthsade!!!…Deus Vult! (God Wills It in Latin)