Hair piece
The news of the day involves a certain loved one who is manifesting some kind of desire to return to a more primitive level by cutting his lovely locks in the shape worn by earlier residents of this continent, namely Mohawks. Permit me to express here my "hair piece".
Hair (its color, length, shape, texture) is an especially vivid expression of the "inner man", so to speak. Perhaps it's fitting that our crown should depict the thoughts (or lack thereof) which are occurring just below the surface to which those threads are attached. Consider the coifs you see on a daily basis. The "bed hair", the "hat hair", the various unnatural shades, the intentionally startled look, the unintentionally awakened look, the Elvis, the 'fro, even the slick smooth-shaven look. Each has its purpose, consciously or unconsciously, hefted onto the unsuspecting public by the wearer. We are subjected to wrath, apathy, vanity, and all kinds of poor taste just by entering a public place and being forced to look at all those heads out there! Some inspire awe and admiration, others pity or worse. Just check your reaction next time you see some really revolting hairstyle on a passerby. The viewer is left to wonder sometimes about the intent of the display.
The care with which one prepares his pate to enter the public arena reflects his personality to a degree. It tells a tale, whether the bearer intends it or not. Hair is a unique "appendage" in that it is so close to the face, it tells volumes about people without them even realizing it. The extent to which a person takes advantage of his/her assets and uses the hair as an appealing accessory indicates some forethought and planning.
My "piece" and my "peace" concludes with this thought: each person has opportunities to bring what God has given us to places where others can appreciate it, each of us can use our gifts for good or not, and each can make various impressions by the way in which we cut and style our hair. May the outward expression reflect what the inner man intends, and may it somehow benefit those who view it.
Hair (its color, length, shape, texture) is an especially vivid expression of the "inner man", so to speak. Perhaps it's fitting that our crown should depict the thoughts (or lack thereof) which are occurring just below the surface to which those threads are attached. Consider the coifs you see on a daily basis. The "bed hair", the "hat hair", the various unnatural shades, the intentionally startled look, the unintentionally awakened look, the Elvis, the 'fro, even the slick smooth-shaven look. Each has its purpose, consciously or unconsciously, hefted onto the unsuspecting public by the wearer. We are subjected to wrath, apathy, vanity, and all kinds of poor taste just by entering a public place and being forced to look at all those heads out there! Some inspire awe and admiration, others pity or worse. Just check your reaction next time you see some really revolting hairstyle on a passerby. The viewer is left to wonder sometimes about the intent of the display.
The care with which one prepares his pate to enter the public arena reflects his personality to a degree. It tells a tale, whether the bearer intends it or not. Hair is a unique "appendage" in that it is so close to the face, it tells volumes about people without them even realizing it. The extent to which a person takes advantage of his/her assets and uses the hair as an appealing accessory indicates some forethought and planning.
My "piece" and my "peace" concludes with this thought: each person has opportunities to bring what God has given us to places where others can appreciate it, each of us can use our gifts for good or not, and each can make various impressions by the way in which we cut and style our hair. May the outward expression reflect what the inner man intends, and may it somehow benefit those who view it.
posted by Mrs B at
5:32 PM
1 Comments:
A post! Well this is indeed a lovely surprise - I'll consider it a Christmas gift from Melissa!
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Eileen, at 5:56 AM
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