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Vol. 13, Gathas
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Insight
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1.7, Movement (2)
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Vol. 13, Gathas
Insight
1.7, Movement (2)
The condition of the mind is expressed not only in the countenance but also in the movements. Every movement denotes a certain change of thought and feeling. The more one understands the language of movements the more one comprehends this. In every thought and feeling the waves of the mind, so to speak, rise and fall, and as by seeing the waves one can notice whether the sea is rough or calm, so by noticing the movements of a person one can read the condition of his mind.
Upward movement suggests wrath, revenge, conceit, or pride; downward movement depression, helplessness, meekness. Movements toward the left and right also have their significance; to the right show struggle and power, to the left art and skill. A contracting tendency suggests fear, indifference, coldness; a stretching tendency shows desire for action, strength and power. A tendency to turn shows confusion. A tendency to pinch and press shows uneasiness and agony of mind. Expansion and ease of movement show joy and happiness, and stillness without stiffness is expressive of calm and peace.
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