From tits to adipose vacuums, we’re a body-mod loving culture. And we’re not alone. I mean, across cultures. As if cutting and bruising and stabbing with hypodermics isn’t bad enough, we’re also really good at beating ourselves up about it. It’s that whole lack of humility thing where we think we’re better than everyone else when it comes to stuff like acts of inhumanity in the name of patriotism. Then,.. Read More
Cross cultural vanity
“Don’t take yourself too seriously – no one else is.” I heard this advice not long ago. And it’s true. Anyone I respect or admire is able to step back for a moment and relinquish any attachment to appearing above flaw, defect, or differences that might set us apart somehow. We all know in our hearts that error is natural. Sometimes we trip and fall. Sometimes we ruin Christmas. It’s.. Read More