Tip of the Nose and Trust

 Most of us begin life with a turned up nose tip. Take a look at the babies and young children who you come in contact with. They are trusting of the world and the people in it and exhibit enthusiastic responses to life. Often, though, this trait changes during the teen years if the child was not allowed to question sources or authorities.

 

Turned Up Nose tip

"By nature, I am a trusting person with the people I love. When friends, family, even strangers excite my interest in something new, I tend to swallow it hook, line and sinker. My trusting nature has gotten me in a lot of trouble. I've been burned time and again,, but I'd rather have faith than surrender to self-double."

Enjoy your enthusiasm and consider taking time to do your research and check things out. A great vocation for you might be teaching, wedding planning, mentoring.

Turned Down Nose Tip

"I'm just as trusting as anyone else after I have had time to research the issue and have all the necessary facts. People call me skeptical but they miss the point. I'm careful. I don't want to get burned again. Doubt is my saving grace."

 Consider - you are an excellent person for the business world. You look for the bottom line and value time, energy and money. Be careful not to rain on other people's good ideas.

 

 

Lip Structure - Giving Style

The structure of your upper and lower lips have different functions. The upper lip relates to verbal style, verbal expression and how you actually form words. In many cases, your life began with a full upper lip and a desire to express how you felt about experiences.

The lower lip is the focus of this post. It conveys your giving style and how you express your generosity. Lower lip structures also relate to the physical expression with your total body.

 Thin Lower Lip - Giving Style - "I am REFLECTIVE."

"I don't feel comfortable expressing emotion with my total body, except in work, sports or exercise. My heart has been broken too many times. I don't want to be rejected or not appreciated, so I might avoid total commitment. If I choose to give something to someone, the gift is a result of much thought."

 Consider: Let your heart be the guide. Give the gift of yourself."

Full Lower Lip - Giving Style - "I an GENEROUS with my time, energy and money."

"I love experiencing life with my total involvement. And, without thinking, if I see a need, I will give  my time, energy, money, whatever. It is spontaneous and with no thought of repayment. Some people say I am generous to a fault." 

Consider: You don't have an inexhaustible supply of energy and money to give. Constantly ask yourself if you have the energy to do more. Replenish what you give. Put your oxygen mask on first.

 

In my other blog - www.optionstohealth.blogspot.com - I write about an Australian flower essence for caregivers and those who are exhausted with their generosity. It is called Alpine Mint Bush. Those with full lower lips receive great benefit of renewed energy from taking this flower essence. 

Iris size and Emotional Expression

 Most of us start life with large irises, the colored part of the eye. We absorbed and experienced life with awe and wonder and expressed emotions freely.

When prolonged stress occurs, the musculature of the eye contracts, eventually reducing the size of the iris. The result is a small beady eye where more of the sclera, or white of the eye, is present. 

Large Iris Size - 2/3 Iris

"I love expressing emotions! I seem to laugh more, cry more, get angrier and happier, sadder and more joyful than other people. I need tissues with me at all times. I AM what I feel."

Not everyone is able to express like you. Stay true to yourself while respecting that not everyone is comfortable with self-expression.

Small Iris Size - 2/3 Sclera 

 "I've learned that big emotions create big waves, so it is safe to stay under control. I feel emotion but don't feel comfortable expressing it. I am also uncomfortable with other people's expression of anger, fear, sadness and even joy and enthusiasm."

Practice expressing what you feel in words and/or actions. The result will be more positive communication.

 

Self-Confidence and Face Shape

 In the past, facial structures were often compared to animal structures. The self-confidence trait is perfect for demonstrating this example.

The long, narrow face shape can be compared to the deer who is cautious, has to size up a situation and learn where and when to be confident.

    "I've learned my self-confidence and feel assured once I am fully prepared. I experience self-doubt when approaching unfamiliar people and projects. It's important for me to take things step-by-step. Then, I can have confidence. Please don't push  me faster than I am willing to go." 

The broad-shield face shape is much like the lion who presents as having innate self-confidence, no fear and an ability to handle any situation.

    "Of course I can do it. I can handle just about any situation. I tend to face challenges head on and do what seems needed. I appreciate being direct and have a hard time understanding weakness."

 Need a volunteer for a project or committee? someone with a broad-shield face is likely to jump right in and fill the need They don't even need to know what the assignment is!
 

Just a reminder. There is no right or wrong facial structure! You are who you are. Face reading allows you to look at your innate nature and avoid trying to be someone who you are not. Embrace your gifts!

 

 

 

Cheekbones - A Sense of Adventure

 There are many ways to experience adventure. For some it is the physical pleasure of traveling, taking a new route home, moving furniture around or meeting new people. For others, adventure is the joy of a good book, new information and ideas and a chance to be alone with one's own thoughts.

To identify the cheekbone facial structure, draw an imaginary, vertical line along the outside of the eyes. Observe whether the cheekbones are on the outside or inside of the line. Cheekbones inside of the line represent MENTAL ADVENTURE and cheekbones on the outside of the line correspond to PHYSICAL ADVENTURE.

PROMINENT CHEEKBONES: "I am the physical adventurer."

"I love to travel, go to new places, meet new people, have new challenges. Sometimes, if I am feeling bored, I'll just rearrange furniture or try a new restaurant and I feel in tune again." 

 

BARELY OBSERVABLE CHEEKBONES: "I am the mental adventurer." 

"My sense of adventure takes place in my mind. I seek new ideas, new thoughts, new interests, new aspects of old ideas. I like to reflect and have mental experiences. I don't understand change-for-the-sake-of-change and I will resist it. Once my house or office is arranged to my liking, I keep it that way." 

Options to Health Blog

 I am back writing blogs. For years I have written eBooks for clients needing information about the nervous system and reducing stress related symptoms. 

I am an information gatherer and continue to participate in Summits: The Biology of Trauma, The Vagus Nerve, Anxiety Summit, Gut/Brain Axis and more. So, why I am posting this on my face reading blog?

You may want information that I am including on my other blog:

www.optionstohealth.blogspot.com 

There is wonderful information out there to support brain and emotional health. As a holistic nurse and trauma specialist, I want you to have the most up to date information that could help you or a loved one. Face reading is a wonderful place to start as it gives you an overview of your gifts and strengths. It may not be enough, so join me on my other blog.

You can also contact me - optionstohealth@comcast.net

 

5 Reasons To look In The Mirror

A mirror can be your best friend.What?

Get out a mirror right now and follow along with me as I take you on a tour of your wonderful, unique face. You are looking at your gifts, your talents, your personality, your communication style, your stress management skills, your resume, your true nature. Your story is written on your face and it is your story to tell.

1. 
   Look at the size of your irises - the colored part of the eye. The larger the irises, the greater your emotional response to life. You laugh more, cry more, experience life more. Many people may have attempted to tone you done. Don't let them. This is who you are. The smaller the iris, the more emotionally restricted you have been. Give yourself permission to experience and FEEL life more fully. It will be a wonderful gift that you give yourself.


2. 
   Look at the space between your eyes. Are your eyes close-set with little space between them or are they wide-set with significant space between them? If you have close-set eyes, you are excellent at details and getting
   things done. Your friend, wide-set eyes, can benefit from your ability to focus on what needs to get done. They, on the other hand, are able to see the big picture and help you create a plan for the future. Together, you make the best business partners.


3. 
   The tip of the nose indicates your degree of trust. Look at your profile. Does the tip of your nose turn up like a ski jump or does it turn down? If the tip of your nose turns up, you are very trusting and enthusiastic in the moment. You are often the cheerleader who encourages others with your
   eager nature. If your nose tip turns down, you have learned healthy skepticism and will accept people and ideas after much thought. You have learned to do your homework and will not rush into something with blind faith.


4. 
   What does the mirror show you about your lip structures? Are your lips full or thin? This is often a trait that changes over time. Most of us begin life with full upper and lower lips and revel in experiencing life fully and talking, laughing and expressing ourselves without a care for what others think. If your lips have thinned, it is often because of being told to "zip it" and you have learned to just stick to the facts. Why not become more child-like and allow for more self-expression, whether it be with the spoken word or through art, music, photography, dance, writing, etc.
   


5. Now let's look at your cheekbones. Draw an imaginary line along the outside of your eyes. Are your cheekbones outside of the line or inside of the line? Cheekbones have to do with adventure. If you have prominent
   
   
   cheekbones, you love physical adventure. Even moving furniture around can get you excited. Taking a new road home from work, trying a new exercise routine, anything new is an adventure. If your cheekbones are sunken and inside the imaginary line, you love mental adventures. Reading, studying manuals, gathering new information, searching the web, etc. is an adventure for you. It doesn't mean that you don't enjoy physical experiences, but if you want to regroup when you are stressed, grab a book and settle down and give yourself a mental exploration.

These are just a few facial structures that help define who we are and how we participate in the world. To learn more about buying my book or setting up a consult, go to my website: www.optionstohealth.com