| Feminine makeovers are more popular with each | | | | transformation was always spiritual - the ascension of |
| passing year. From wardrobe planning to hair and | | | | our human clay to spiritual grace and freedom. |
| makeup impression management, to extreme plastic | | | | The popularity of feminine makeovers is the latest |
| surgery, the rush is on for the complete | | | | manifestation of our yearning for magical |
| transformation makeover. | | | | transmutation. |
| Some people assume that magical changes in every | | | | As in the all things, the key is balance. |
| aspect of their lives will result from a makeover or | | | | Feminine makeovers can make us feel good. A new |
| cosmetic surgery. | | | | hairstyle, a new outfit, even a flattering new shade |
| Maxwell Maltz, a cosmetic surgeon, was the first to | | | | of lipstick can make us smile. |
| notice that the best plastic surgery was not enough | | | | If you have realistic expectations for cosmetic |
| to change the self-concept and low self-esteem of | | | | surgery, a Botox treatment, a new haircut or |
| some patients. Maltz's Psycho-Cybernetics, his system | | | | wardrobe, you are less likely to be disappointed. |
| for developing positive thoughts about oneself, is a | | | | No amount of exterior change can cure inner |
| classic in the self-help canon. | | | | discontent. This was the great discovery of Maxwell |
| The first step in planning your feminine makeover is | | | | Maltz. Feminine makeovers are ultimately an inside |
| to carefully consider what you want to achieve. You | | | | job. |
| may find that some magical thinking is involved: If | | | | How do you express your creativity and joy? Have |
| only I improve the shape of my nose, the | | | | you found your passion? These answers may be as |
| smoothness of my complexion, or the width of my | | | | important in finding the right haircut. |
| thighs, all kinds of wonderful changes will magically | | | | Feminine makeovers, a cultural craze, are only the |
| follow. | | | | latest manifestation of humankind's search for |
| You are not alone if you have not given a lot of | | | | alchemical transmutation at the deepest, spiritual and |
| thought to how a simple Botox treatment will | | | | creative levels of our being. |
| improve your career, love life, finances, and | | | | If you want more flattering clothing, find an image |
| happiness. People have tried to achieve magical | | | | consultant. If your hair is a mess, invest in a good |
| powers through alchemical processes since | | | | hairstylist. If you are sure that all you want of |
| humankind's tribal beginnings. | | | | cosmetic surgery is to look more youthful or change |
| The surgeon's scalpel has no more magical power | | | | a physical feature, it's time to make an appointment |
| than a sorcerer's wand. | | | | with a surgeon. |
| In fact, our yen for animal print fashion is a modern | | | | On the other hand, if you are fantasizing about how |
| example of the simplest form of sympathetic magic: | | | | this will lead to a promotion at work, a new social life, |
| the belief that the traits of the animal will be | | | | fortune, or marriage, it is time for a reality check. |
| transferred to the wearer - courage, stealth, | | | | A feminine makeover may have very positive results. |
| sensuality, freedom, and beauty. | | | | Just don't expect a complete alchemical |
| The mythic quest of alchemy is to transform | | | | transmutation of all the circumstances of your life. |
| ordinary materials into gold. The ultimate alchemical | | | | |