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The Life of a Human Lie Detector
I was out at a social gathering recently, and someone asked what I do for a living.
Not wanting to throw it out there, I said, “I’m a trainer.”
My talking companion continues, “Oh really? Who do you train?”
Trying to slow or stop the inquiry of information, I continue to reply with short answers, “Law Enforcement”.
Inevitably, though, the next question comes, “What do you train?”
Not one bit interested to lie, though wishing the inquiry had stopped earlier for their sake, I say, “Human behavior and deception.”
And the funniest things happen when people have secrets. They bolt the first instant they can.
And the manner in which they bolt is usually so bold, it causes me to watch in disbelief every time.
Every time.
My internal dialogue is always the same, “I can’t believe this” — though, of course, I can. It just never gets old or boring.
People who do this couldn’t wear a bigger beacon on their back that says “I’m HOT” and not the hot sexy type, folks. Hot on fire with a story or two!
I then chuckle and wait to find the golden goose and it always comes out from someone.
And this day was no different. That person didn’t tell me a lie, but they told others a whopper and when I heard others repeat it, I knew it instantly. Just sadly others fell for it.
I just listen, smile and keep my mouth closed. It’s not my place to expose one’s secrets, which causes another funny side effect. Because I don’t call people out on their lies, they think I don’t have any talent. Sorry to tell them who that joke is on…
Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa
A reader has asked me what I see when I look at this painting by Leonardo da Vinci.
Ironically, I have never connected with this painting, and there could be many reasons for it.
Perhaps da Vinci didn’t accurately replicate the emotion Mona Lisa was displaying on her face in this portraiture, or he painted her from memory and missed elements or detail to make it realistic?
Mona Lisa’s face just feels empty to me. Her eyes reflect a smile, but no other elements of her face support it. Her mouth has a slight tension about it and a hint of contempt, but again, its not natural or realistic. And her body language conveys a very relaxed person–all conflicting messages to me.
Perhaps da Vinci had conflicting feelings of Mona Lisa as he painted her?
Or he intentionally misaligned her expression to cause mystery?
Many speculate that da Vinci was mentally ill, so maybe he saw the world askew?
I don’t think we’ll ever know.
Many say the painting is enigmatic. To that, I would agree.
Norma Patricia Esparza Writes for Huffington Post
Norma Esparza took to writing a blog post for the Huffington Post. Have you seen it?
It’s truly worth a read. What hotspots do you see when you read it?
Perspective on Rape: Can Women Trust the Justice System?
