What's Your Idea of Beauty?

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:08 am

The old saying goes, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"!

and it's often said that beauty comes from within!

But so much of the time we don't feel beautiful, it may be that we don't like the way we look, or it may be that we've done something and we don't feel good about ourselves on the inside!

Either way what is you're idea of what makes someone beautiful?

Is it outside appearance? or an inner beauty that shines through to the outside?

or maybe a little bit of both?

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:29 am

Hope6;922464 wrote: The old saying goes, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"!

and it's often said that beauty comes from within!

But so much of the time we don't feel beautiful, it may be that we don't like the way we look, or it may be that we've done something and we don't feel good about ourselves on the inside!

Either way what is you're idea of what makes someone beautiful?

Is it outside appearance? or an inner beauty that shines through to the outside?

or maybe a little bit of both?
For me, it's not all about how a person looks. It's their personality that makes them beautiful. (or not) Afterall, looks fade:-6

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:42 am

pinkchick;922469 wrote: For me, it's not all about how a person looks. It's their personality that makes them beautiful. (or not) Afterall, looks fade:-6

me too Rosie, i have never thought that much about what someone looks like, it's whats inside that counts, thats the real person!

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:05 am

I won't lie and say looks don't appeal to me. But I don't pick my friends on how they look either.

Beauty is all sorts of different things aside from the physical and the human aspect.

I could write a small novel on what it is to me. But instead....

There's this song by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers called "Better Beautiful Than Perfect:"

"Beauty is beauty in spite of perfection...."

I agree.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:07 am

fuzzy butt;922477 wrote: Well if we're talking about the whole person I think beauty comes from character.

If we're talking about beauty in the sense of looks then you can keep your hunk man pics they are so gay ...........I see no beauty whats so ever in those . neither do I see beauty in super models and the like.

I think we find the most beautiful people in the world is where we least expect it . :-6 It's not in a magazine it's not in a church ........................It's in the landscape of different cultures and races and human beings.

thats a wonderful way of putting it, i have found beauty were i least expected it too!

and ugliness where i least expected it!

some people i have known who are considered pretty have been so ugly on the inside!

and some people who aren't considered pretty have been some of the nicest people i have ever met, and some of the best freinds i have ever had!

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:13 am

RedGlitter;922479 wrote: I won't lie and say looks don't appeal to me. But I don't pick my friends on how they look either.

Beauty is all sorts of different things aside from the physical and the human aspect.

I could write a small novel on what it is to me. But instead....

There's this song by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers called "Better Beautiful Than Perfect:"

"Beauty is beauty in spite of perfection...."

I agree.

i guess it's human nature for looks to appeal to us, but i don't pick my friends by how they look either!

i'm a firm believer that you can love people without even seeing them, once you get to know their personality, their spirit, you get a sense of who they are!

i've found that to be true in particular since coming to FG and making so many wonderful friends here that i have a true affection for without having ever seen them!

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:28 am

Hope6;922480 wrote: thats a wonderful way of putting it, i have found beauty were i least expected it too!

and ugliness where i least expected it!

some people i have known who are considered pretty have been so ugly on the inside!

and some people who aren't considered pretty have been some of the nicest people i have ever met, and some of the best freinds i have ever had!

You said that perfectly Hope.

Although finding someone attractive is usually the first step then the rest comes after...but this is not always true. First time I met my hubby, I wasn't attracted to him at all...he's a readhead and I never had liked redheads. :wah: He worked on me and I fell in love. We've been together almost 18 yrs now, and I think he's gorgeous. :-4

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:31 am

Hope6;922481 wrote: i guess it's human nature for looks to appeal to us, but i don't pick my friends by how they look either!

i'm a firm believer that you can love people without even seeing them, once you get to know their personality, their spirit, you get a sense of who they are!

i've found that to be true in particular since coming to FG and making so many wonderful friends here that i have a true affection for without having ever seen them!

Although we met here such a short time ago, I know you are a beautiful person...and a dear friend. :-4

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:32 am

shelbell;922487 wrote: You said that perfectly Hope.

Although finding someone attractive is usually the first step then the rest comes after...but this is not always true. First time I met my hubby, I wasn't attracted to him at all...he's a readhead and I never had liked redheads. :wah: He worked on me and I fell in love. We've been together almost 18 yrs now, and I think he's gorgeous. :-4

18 years that's great! :guitarist

yeah if we take the time to get to know people past out first impressions of them we may be pleasantly surprised! :-6

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:35 am

shelbell;922488 wrote: Although we met here such a short time ago, I know you are a beautiful person...and a dear friend. :-4

well thank you so much! i have the same feeling about you and i'm glad we've become such good friends! :-4

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:45 am

Hope6;922489 wrote: 18 years that's great! :guitarist

yeah if we take the time to get to know people past out first impressions of them we may be pleasantly surprised! :-6

Shocked me. :wah:

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:45 am

Hope6;922490 wrote: well thank you so much! i have the same feeling about you and i'm glad we've become such good friends! :-4

Thank you too hun.:-6:-4

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:21 am

shelbell;922493 wrote: Shocked me. :wah:

:wah::wah: yeah i've been shocked a couple of times myself! :wah:

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:53 am

Beauty lies in the beholder's eyes

So many beauties in this appealing world

The true beauty lies in the beholder's eyes

There is beauty in the child's innocence and in mother's love

There is beauty in a friend's affection and in a tender heart

There is beauty in a pretty smile and caring eyes

There is beauty in the morning sun and a rainy day

There is beauty in the flaky slow and a pleasant spring

There is beauty in the milky moon and the graceful rivers

There is beauty in a hard earned victory and a hopeful soul

There is beauty in me and beauty in you

So many beauties in this spectacular world and its dazzling life

And the true beauty lies in the beholder's eyes

Kavitha Krishnamurthy

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:02 am

To me Beauty is to love someone who dosent see your faults....is there through those hard times.....crys with you when your in pain and wishes they had that pain and not you......comforts you when a pet dies and cuddles you when you feel so down....looks at you with so much love even though you know you look a mess......stands up for you even though they know your in the wrong....Beauty is the special love that you have for each other through thick and thin........

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:35 am

Carolly;922879 wrote: To me Beauty is to love someone who dosent see your faults....is there through those hard times.....crys with you when your in pain and wishes they had that pain and not you......comforts you when a pet dies and cuddles you when you feel so down....looks at you with so much love even though you know you look a mess......stands up for you even though they know your in the wrong....Beauty is the special love that you have for each other through thick and thin........

Very well put and I agree with you :-6

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:41 am

Trunk Monkey;923002 wrote: Very well put and I agree with you :-6
Glad you could understand me babe:wah::wah:;)

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:58 am

Trunk Monkey;922866 wrote: Beauty lies in the beholder's eyes

So many beauties in this appealing world

The true beauty lies in the beholder's eyes

There is beauty in the child's innocence and in mother's love

There is beauty in a friend's affection and in a tender heart

There is beauty in a pretty smile and caring eyes

There is beauty in the morning sun and a rainy day

There is beauty in the flaky slow and a pleasant spring

There is beauty in the milky moon and the graceful rivers

There is beauty in a hard earned victory and a hopeful soul

There is beauty in me and beauty in you

So many beauties in this spectacular world and its dazzling life

And the true beauty lies in the beholder's eyes

Kavitha Krishnamurthy

that's beautiful PJ! :-6

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:01 pm

Carolly;922879 wrote: To me Beauty is to love someone who dosent see your faults....is there through those hard times.....crys with you when your in pain and wishes they had that pain and not you......comforts you when a pet dies and cuddles you when you feel so down....looks at you with so much love even though you know you look a mess......stands up for you even though they know your in the wrong....Beauty is the special love that you have for each other through thick and thin........

that such a wonderful way to put it Sis!

and there are quite a few beautiful people here of FG, and you're among them Sis because you do those very things, i know you've been with me when i've been sad and down and have always stood up for me too! and i love you for it! :-4

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 3:57 pm

The appreciation of beauty is a spectator sport....and not everything or everyone is seen the same way by everybody.

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hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:44 pm

When I was younger, a well fed young gal with big boobs and a nicely rounded butt. Now, a well fed young gal with bib boobs and a nicely rounded butt.

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:12 pm

What i find attractive, in men. most of my friends go EEEK. To me, a Mt. man or lumber jack type. the hairier the better. But his smell, his eyes, his smile. his personality. The out side is meaningless to me. Most men or women that are concidered HOTTIES. Are so stuck on themselves. It makes them truly UGLY, to me.

cars · Post by **cars** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:38 pm

From what I've seen, the real beauty of a person shows through when they actually "talk" (or write) to you.

If they're mean & nasty, their uglyness will rise to the surface. If they're kind & caring, their beauty outshines their shell!

(I've said this before, but I'll say it again.

)

They say, "Beauty is only skin deep". :-2

I say, how deep do you have to go, to get to see it, in some! :wah:

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:22 pm

along-for-the-ride;923296 wrote: The appreciation of beauty is a spectator sport....and not everything or everyone is seen the same way by everybody.

you're so right AFTR! i think beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder!

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:28 pm

hoppy;923317 wrote: When I was younger, a well fed young gal with big boobs and a nicely rounded butt. Now, a well fed young gal with bib boobs and a nicely rounded butt.

bib boobs?

is that a typo hoppy or is that an expression i've never heard before!

btw no Scarlett Johansson? i would have thought for sure that would have been your answer for your idea of beauty! :wah::wah::wah:

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:33 pm

southern yankee;923329 wrote: What i find attractive, in men. most of my friends go EEEK. To me, a Mt. man or lumber jack type. the hairier the better. But his smell, his eyes, his smile. his personality. The out side is meaningless to me. Most men or women that are concidered HOTTIES. Are so stuck on themselves. It makes them truly UGLY, to me.

yes i have found a lot of really pretty people to be stuck on themselves!

it does make them seem ugly, to me too!

but i have to say one thing about your "the hairier the better comment" ewwwwwwwwww! :wah::wah:

sorry! to each his own! :wah:

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:36 pm

cars;923344 wrote: From what I've seen, the real beauty of a person shows through when they actually "talk" (or write) to you.

If they're mean & nasty, their uglyness will rise to the surface. If they're kind & caring, their beauty outshines their shell!

(I've said this before, but I'll say it again.

)

They say, "Beauty is only skin deep". :-2

I say, how deep do you have to go, to get to see it, in some! :wah:

very true words Cars!

if only everyone took the time to look for that inner beauty instead of judging people by that outer shell! :-6

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:45 pm

The Beauty of a Woman

The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears,

The figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.

The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes,

Because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.

The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole,

But true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.

It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows,

And the beauty of a woman with passing years -- only grows!

Author Unknown

Luvdawgs · Post by **Luvdawgs** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:50 pm

I always look for internal beauty. Even if a person is externally gorgeous, if they have a bad personality, nothing they can do can make them look beautiful to me.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:54 pm

Luvdawgs;923390 wrote: I always look for internal beauty. Even if a person is externally gorgeous, if they have a bad personality, nothing they can do can make them look beautiful to me.

that's exactly my opinion too! :-6

nothing makes a person look uglier than a bad personality!

Post by **jones jones** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:42 pm

Helen Keller:

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched ... but are felt in the heart.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:45 pm

jones jones;923410 wrote: Helen Keller:

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched ... but are felt in the heart.

that is a beautiful statement Jj! :-6

and also very true!

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:10 am

Handprints on the Wall

Author Unknown

One day as I was picking

the toys up off the floor

I noticed a small hand print

on the wall beside the floor.

I knew that it was something

that I'd seen most every day

but this time when I saw it there

I wanted it to stay.

Then tears welled up inside my eyes,

I knew it wouldn't last

for every grandma knows,

her grandchildren grow up way too fast.

Just then I put my chores aside

and held my grandchildren tight.

I sang to them sweet lullabies

and rocked into the night.

Sometimes we take for granted

all those things that seem so small.

Like one of God's great treasures.....

a small handprint on the wall.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:55 am

mrsK;923468 wrote: Handprints on the Wall

Author Unknown

One day as I was picking

the toys up off the floor

I noticed a small hand print

on the wall beside the floor.

I knew that it was something

that I'd seen most every day

but this time when I saw it there

I wanted it to stay.

Then tears welled up inside my eyes,

I knew it wouldn't last

for every grandma knows,

her grandchildren grow up way too fast.

Just then I put my chores aside

and held my grandchildren tight.

I sang to them sweet lullabies

and rocked into the night.

Sometimes we take for granted

all those things that seem so small.

Like one of God's great treasures.....

a small handprint on the wall.

awwwwwww MrsK! thats beautiful! :-4

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:03 pm

Trunk Monkey;922866 wrote: Beauty lies in the beholder's eyes

So many beauties in this appealing world

The true beauty lies in the beholder's eyes

There is beauty in the child's innocence and in mother's love

There is beauty in a friend's affection and in a tender heart

There is beauty in a pretty smile and caring eyes

There is beauty in the morning sun and a rainy day

There is beauty in the flaky slow and a pleasant spring

There is beauty in the milky moon and the graceful rivers

There is beauty in a hard earned victory and a hopeful soul

There is beauty in me and beauty in you

So many beauties in this spectacular world and its dazzling life

And the true beauty lies in the beholder's eyes

Kavitha Krishnamurthy

TM, that is beautiful! Thanks for sharing it! :-6:-4:-3

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:07 pm

Hope6;923389 wrote: The Beauty of a Woman

The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears,

The figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.

The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes,

Because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.

The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole,

But true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.

It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows,

And the beauty of a woman with passing years -- only grows!

Author Unknown

This is awesome Hope...you seem to always find the right things to post...you and PJ are both great at it. :-4

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:09 pm

Indeed.

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Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:13 pm

Luvdawgs;923390 wrote: I always look for internal beauty. Even if a person is externally gorgeous, if they have a bad personality, nothing they can do can make them look beautiful to me.
I ave both Im lucky:rolleyes:

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:21 pm

shelbell;924649 wrote: This is awesome Hope...you seem to always find the right things to post...you and PJ are both great at it. :-4

thank you Bell! :-4

woppy71 · Post by **woppy71** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:28 pm

I was going to start this post off with something like :"Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder", :sneaky: but then I thought a bit more about it and discovered that its is a difficult question to answer, to put my finger on exactly what I would consider my idea of beauty.

In the end, I came up with this: "Beauty to me is something that creates positive emotions in my mind" What i am trying to say is, for example, when I look at that landscape, it makes me feel happy, contented. :-6

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:53 pm

woppy71;924673 wrote: I was going to start this post off with something like :"Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder", :sneaky: but then I thought a bit more about it and discovered that its is a difficult question to answer, to put my finger on exactly what I would consider my idea of beauty.

In the end, I came up with this: "Beauty to me is something that creates positive emotions in my mind" What i am trying to say is, for example, when I look at that landscape, it makes me feel happy, contented. :-6

Also when the woman has money. Thats a beautiful thing.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:05 pm

I've been hesitant to post this in here in case we're just talking about physical beauty vs. personality and soul. If I derail the thread, I apologize. I find things beautiful quite often in their imperfection. (beauty is beauty in spite of perfection) I find this in old abandoned buildings where they seem to steadfastly refuse to decay into the earth easily. I see it in rusted out old cars in the hills. I see it in Ellen Barkin's squinty eyes. All kinds of places. Beauty is often wherever you look.

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hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:17 pm

Hope6;923380 wrote: bib boobs?

is that a typo hoppy or is that an expression i've never heard before!

btw no Scarlett Johansson? i would have thought for sure that would have been your answer for your idea of beauty! :wah::wah::wah:

Boobs= t!ts. Yeah, Scarlett Johansson pretty well fills the bill.:wah:

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:03 pm

woppy71;924673 wrote: I was going to start this post off with something like :"Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder", :sneaky: but then I thought a bit more about it and discovered that its is a difficult question to answer, to put my finger on exactly what I would consider my idea of beauty.

In the end, I came up with this: "Beauty to me is something that creates positive emotions in my mind" What i am trying to say is, for example, when I look at that landscape, it makes me feel happy, contented. :-6

well i think thats an excellent answer! :-6

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:04 pm

Nomad;924768 wrote: Also when the woman has money. Thats a beautiful thing.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:08 pm

RedGlitter;924784 wrote: I've been hesitant to post this in here in case we're just talking about physical beauty vs. personality and soul. If I derail the thread, I apologize. I find things beautiful quite often in their imperfection. (beauty is beauty in spite of perfection) I find this in old abandoned buildings where they seem to steadfastly refuse to decay into the earth easily. I see it in rusted out old cars in the hills. I see it in Ellen Barkin's squinty eyes. All kinds of places. Beauty is often wherever you look.

no need to be hesitant about posting that here Red!

we can talk about all kinds of beauty, not just physical beauty vs inner beauty! :-6

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:09 pm

hoppy;924934 wrote: Boobs= t!ts. Yeah, Scarlett Johansson pretty well fills the bill.:wah:

i knew it! :wah::wah::wah: