17-02-2014, 09:28 PM
Wise and thoughtful words, Kari Leigh. And there is a lot to think about in this concept. The self fulfilling prophesy?
- "Perhaps many more of us are guilty of trying a little too hard to portray feminine attributes, vocabulary and emotional responses. I'm not going to name specifics because I will surely offend some if not most by doing so."-
-- Ooooh, ouch! Yes, most likely ... mea culpa... not going to worry about it though.
I can say, over the last 3-4 years I have noticed far more than some physical reshaping due to all the herbs. But nothing drastic beyond larger breasts and some redefining of my waist. Even then, diet alone could have produced some of that. And I certainly agree to also cringing slightly when newer members report startlingly fast results.
But on the emotional side it is without question to me that my hide has softened. I cry from emotional stimulation now so easily. I almost embarrass myself. I admit I was always somewhat of a soft touch, but this is way beyond that.
I think I am more empathetic toward others now, but still... even that could be projection quite easily.
Sigh...
In the end, I am left wondering if the question is of more than academic interest.
In the end, if we are moving toward where we want to be, and as a result, making progress toward what brings us peace and happiness, does it matter whether the engine of that movement is real or imaginary? In this particular journey, does the means matter? or only the end?
So, there is an academic question to answer an academic question.
And you, know... I have almost posted a selfie as my avatar a gazillion times. And I would... What holds me back is simple prudence. Though my wife now knows, the rest of my family and friends do not. Should someone I know stumble across this site and recognize... well, it would cause problems. I could deal with that for myself, but I would not want, say my teenaged daughter to go through that. Sigh...
If its not one thing its your mother...
- "Perhaps many more of us are guilty of trying a little too hard to portray feminine attributes, vocabulary and emotional responses. I'm not going to name specifics because I will surely offend some if not most by doing so."-
-- Ooooh, ouch! Yes, most likely ... mea culpa... not going to worry about it though.
I can say, over the last 3-4 years I have noticed far more than some physical reshaping due to all the herbs. But nothing drastic beyond larger breasts and some redefining of my waist. Even then, diet alone could have produced some of that. And I certainly agree to also cringing slightly when newer members report startlingly fast results.
But on the emotional side it is without question to me that my hide has softened. I cry from emotional stimulation now so easily. I almost embarrass myself. I admit I was always somewhat of a soft touch, but this is way beyond that.
I think I am more empathetic toward others now, but still... even that could be projection quite easily.
Sigh...
In the end, I am left wondering if the question is of more than academic interest.
In the end, if we are moving toward where we want to be, and as a result, making progress toward what brings us peace and happiness, does it matter whether the engine of that movement is real or imaginary? In this particular journey, does the means matter? or only the end?
So, there is an academic question to answer an academic question.
And you, know... I have almost posted a selfie as my avatar a gazillion times. And I would... What holds me back is simple prudence. Though my wife now knows, the rest of my family and friends do not. Should someone I know stumble across this site and recognize... well, it would cause problems. I could deal with that for myself, but I would not want, say my teenaged daughter to go through that. Sigh...
If its not one thing its your mother...