We express our feelings, our thoughts, and our moods on our faces. Along with body language our faces are integral in nonverbal communication. Just as tightly crossed arms indicate anger and noncooperation, a tensely set jaw and narrowed eyes convey those same emotions and attitudes. Scientists acknowledge seven basic and universally recognized facial expressions: anger, [...]
A favorite question that I like to ask new students is Why do we have a face? I am usually met with a quiet sea of faces staring blankly at me. Everyone can articulate why we have facial features. We have eyes to see, noses to breathe and to smell, mouths to breathe and to [...]
Most of Earth Element people’s problems in relationships are due to their boundary issues. When they care about you, no matter what your relationship, they want to mother you. Too often, though, it feels like ‘smother.’ It’s as though they want to merge with you, to become one. Earth people have such a true abundance [...]
The head rules the heart of people with a narrow mouth. Overall, they are more practical than passionate. Because they tend not to be athletic or particularly interested in nutrition and healthy lifestyles, their health may be a bit fragile. And then again, their fragile health may contribute to their settled lifestyle. If your mouth [...]
One of the most important elements of being a healer, a partner, a family member, a teacher, or a friend is to recognize, appreciate and support the differences in one another. Mien Shiang is a great tool to guide you in this endeavor. Mien Shiang can help you to : recognize your innate [...]
The Wood person is always creating boundaries and breaking them down. Wood is very aware of what belongs to him, and where his physical and personal boundaries begin and end. He does not have an open-door policy; if he invites you in, you are probably welcome. If you cross a boundary without permission, you may [...]
Fire people are at their healthiest, physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, when they take care of their heart emotions. Several scientific studies have proven that loneliness and lack of love and intimacy bring on physical illness. It is especially essential for Fire people to stay connected to others and not isolate themselves when hurt or [...]
Metal people love boundaries. After all, their motto is A place for everything, and everything in its place. This does not apply only to their things, but to their emotions, behavior, and expression of their feelings as well. A Metal person is an ardent enthusiast of proper and appropriate conduct, and has distinct rules to [...]
Happy Year of the Water Dragon, the Lunar New Year and Spring Festival! The last Dragon year was 2000 and the next one will be 2024. Always interesting to look back and see what kind of year it was twelve years ago, and wonder what similarities will occur in this year. The last time a [...]
In perusing newspaper headlines, I found that a severance package, a governor’s trip, a private deal, a movie star’s spending spree, the police department’s methods, a court nomination, and a students hostile language all raised eyebrows. Yes, the eyebrows are the cynic’s greatest tools. Without a word, a raise or wiggle of an eyebrow can [...]
As a clinical psychologist, it is always fascinating to me to learn new ways of gaining insight and information about people. That there is a way to read faces and use this knowledge for the betterment of the health and well being of people seeking help is of great importance.
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