Chiaroscura
August 12th 2007 03:53
One of the exercises I do with clients is very helpful to provide insight regarding how they view themselves or their perception of how others view them. I got this idea from a blog I frequent Link to Ms. Syl's site
Ms Syl stated:
If I you were only allowed one word, ever, to epitomize you, what would that one word would be.
So if you could use ONLY ONE word-to-end-all-words to describe yourself, what would it be?
My word to describe myself: chiaroscuro (Or would it be "chiaroscura," since I'm female?)
"The art or practice of so arranging the light and dark parts as to produce a harmonious effect."
And yes, I know it's not an adjective. That's allowed. Describe yourself as a conjunction, for all I care. Just has to be one word.
P.S. If you want some extra credit: What one word do you think others who know you would choose for you?
If you decide on a word for a particular person, look it up on an online dictionary/thesaurus, and send the link to that friend so he or she can click and see what word they were to you in your own personal emotional dictionary. I encourage you to try it. It's a nice little present you can give people that makes them happy (assuming you don't choose something like "fetid" for them) and it doesn't cost anything. Plus, it keeps your vocabulary and brain active, too.
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This word "chiaroscura" is one that has been literally used to describe me also. I won't say more at this time as I would like you guys to "play"
Ms Syl stated:
So if you could use ONLY ONE word-to-end-all-words to describe yourself, what would it be?
My word to describe myself: chiaroscuro (Or would it be "chiaroscura," since I'm female?)
"The art or practice of so arranging the light and dark parts as to produce a harmonious effect."
And yes, I know it's not an adjective. That's allowed. Describe yourself as a conjunction, for all I care. Just has to be one word.
P.S. If you want some extra credit: What one word do you think others who know you would choose for you?
If you decide on a word for a particular person, look it up on an online dictionary/thesaurus, and send the link to that friend so he or she can click and see what word they were to you in your own personal emotional dictionary. I encourage you to try it. It's a nice little present you can give people that makes them happy (assuming you don't choose something like "fetid" for them) and it doesn't cost anything. Plus, it keeps your vocabulary and brain active, too.
Thesaurus
This word "chiaroscura" is one that has been literally used to describe me also. I won't say more at this time as I would like you guys to "play"
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Comment by katyzzz
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I don't think anyone I know who has email would appreciate this.
I may try it with a few friends face to face and when on the phone.
So where do I go from there, Mis
Comment by DuskDevi
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What a wonderful post!...very insightful...very revealing too.
'Chiaroscuro' is one of my favourite words to describe the living of life!
...and a perfect word for you.
Okay...me...hmm...
Gamma.
As for how others would describe me...those who know me well enough to say so, say...Aquarian.
A very interesting post...one I will forward on...
Hope you had a good weekend hon...
Dusk
Comment by Miswanderlust
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Let me know how it goes in person and on the phone. Then we can go from there! I have never had someone do it in that matter so I look forward to seeing how it goes! Thanks so much for visiting.
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
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Gamma is a PERFECT choice for you. I am so glad that you have enjoyed this post. What an honor that youare going to forward this post to friends.
My friends agree that Spirited
is their word for me.
Have a marvelous week!.
Mis
Comment by David
For you?
Licentious. adj. 1. ignoring legal restraint in sexual conduct. 2. having no regard to accepted sexual rules or standards.
In the nicest possible definition of the word, okay?
For myself? Easy.
Psychopath (Psycho) n. a person with antisocial personality disorder, manifested in agressive, perverted and amoral behaviour.
David ...
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What an brilliant post, it's certainly got me thinking. I've had a couple of adjectives thrown at me this week, quirky, thoughtful, kind...I've also had other descriptions but they can't be summed up in a word, it's more of a conversation, stuff I need to work on about myself, eg I'm not assertive enough....
But I'm not sure how to describe myself. I might have to pop back in a bit.
Byee
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Licentious. adj. 1. ignoring legal restraint in sexual conduct. 2. having no regard to accepted sexual rules or standards.
HAHAHAHAHAHA
Psychopath (Psycho) n. a person with antisocial personality disorder, manifested in agressive, perverted and amoral behaviour.
Fabulous! Thanks for playing sweetheart!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
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So good to see you! Thanks for the compliment.
Quirky (love that). Pop back when you find "your word!"
Mis
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Perfect!
Mis
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Off to think - will return
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Thanks for stopping by. Will see you again soon!
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I like your word btw...
Lilla ...
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Woohoo!!
Cheers
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Comment by KylieW
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I LOVE this post. One word is hard. I know one of the words that friends would use to describe me would be "pushover" (or something similar). I absolutely can not say no! Or possibly "joiner". I'm the girl you go to when you want someone else to come with you when you try new stuff. Tap dancing, singing lessons, pole dancing, belly dancing. You name it. I have no problem making a fool of myself.
If I had to go with one word, I think I'd say "unrestrained". You only live once, you may as well not hold back!
I know I'm going to wake up at about 2am thinking 'oh damn, I should have said that XX was the word to describe me!!'
Kylie
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I was actually thinking of words along the same line that Kylie was talking about, too easy-going, pushover etc...that vein of thought. I don't say no often enough!!
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The word that immediately comes to mind when I think of you is...effervescent.
...bubbly, feisty, full of spirit, sparkling, full of life...
Also...honest.
You are truly honest.
Comment by Ash
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love this game and some great answers (i love the word chiaroscuro btw and I reckon it sums you up perfectly!)
If I had to use one word to describe myself? vicissitudinous I reckon about sums me up ....always up and down, changing like the wind.
great post!
ash
Comment by Tracy
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And gamma suits you perfectly, lovely Dusk
And yes, Kylie you are effervescent. And Lilla, yes enigma...
Love your answers too, David and yours seems apt, Norm.
What a great interactive, ponderous post, Mis......I've laughed and learned....wonderful stuff, thank-you
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Enigma... enigma
noun
1 mystery, enigma, secret, closed book something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained;
2 riddle, conundrum, enigma, brain-teaser
I like your word btw...
Thank you
Mis
I also love the band Enigma video
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I am so glad that you found your word!
Kaleidoscope
I am guessing that you are a :
3. A series of changing phases or events: a kaleidoscope of illusions. (Very cool) and are not
A tube-shaped optical instrument that is rotated to produce a succession of symmetrical designs by means of mirrors reflecting the constantly changing patterns made by bits of colored glass at one end of the tube.
HAHAHA
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Comment by Miswanderlust
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Thank you so much for your kind words!
I absolutely can not say no! Or possibly "joiner". I'm the girl you go to when you want someone else to come with you when you try new stuff. Tap dancing, singing lessons, pole dancing, belly dancing. You name it. I have no problem making a fool of myself.
Oh I can so see that in you (VIA your writing). I bet you are the life of the party! Pole dance lessons ...bwhahahaha
unrestrained
1. Not controlled or held in check; immoderate: unrestrained exploitation of natural resources.
2. Free of constraint; spontaneous and natural: an unrestrained laugh.
I know I'm going to wake up at about 2am thinking 'oh damn, I should have said that XX was the word to describe me!!' NO kidding...I have done a couple of times
So good to see you!
Mis
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Effervescent and honest are sooooo perfect for Kylie. Great call girlfriend!
Mis
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Wow this is power word vicissitudinous
always up and down, changing like the wind. I am guessing the change energizes you!
Thanks so much for commenting and for the compliment.... I appreciate it so much!
Mis
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I looked up the word "easy going" to find a suitable word for you. Do any of these work?
adaptable, adjustable, alterable, compliant, flexible, malleable, modelable, pliable, pliant, resilient, supple, tractable, variable, versatile
Mis
Comment by Lilla
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Yes indeed, brilliant music ... Enigma (the music/group) is one of the most difinitive sounds of the 21st century for me. I locked in, in that first album and never got out, gregoriam chanting with that flute... o helpless... but,
Mea Culpa!
Lilla ...
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Mea Culpa indeed!
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