The Cult of Charisma

People are so taken by charm or charisma, but it is just a shadow. It's a silohette cast upon a wall, that may or may not be what it appears to be.

Reviews

[Quill]

are the shadows distinguishable to eventually reflect the true nature of things

[duff]

The title is great. A fascinating topic to explore. So much of that charisma rests at the feet of the media in my opinion. A most enjoyable read

[light and ashes]

Thank you so much.

[Relic]

...................................YES, you are correct.

[W. Barrett Munn]

I like these tight ideas succinctly expressed. Syntax and diction become gods.
W.

[light and ashes]

Thank you so much.

[W. Barrett Munn]

Perhaps this could be even further condensed?

People are so taken by charm or charisma:

a shadow, a silhouette cast upon a wall.

What do you think?

[light and ashes]

Thank you for all of your wonderful reviews, and for reading.
It doesn't really work for what I was trying to do.
This was meant to be more of a statement, one that explains itself..
A complete thought.
Thank you.

[Betty Hermelee]

A good piece for discussion....many mad men of importance have had charisma....in world history... and it can be bad well as good. And it can be hidden for quite a while as well. But when charisma is good, it is a wonderful trait to have. And it draws other people to you. There have been many charmers in Hollywood, but behind all that charisma is pain....so it can go either way, or be obscure for life.
Very well done.
Best, B

[light and ashes]

Dear Betty, I love discussions....

[Betty Hermelee]

Me too!
You're very welcome!

[John the Baptist]

Charisma can be a potent tool for leaders, both good and bad ones. People can be moved by charismatic leaders to achieve great things, but also to commit atrocities like the Holocaust. Thus we must be careful when we support politicians who exude charm.

[light and ashes]

Thank you for your review.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob… I dreamed I danced with a Silhouette who charmed me to the Moon and back. Now I sleep with a Jack in the Box…
tenderly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Like our last president....oops. Did I say that?

My last ex could charm a fly into a spider web...and often did.