Handwriting: Sensitivity to Criticism Enhanced with other Fear Strokes
As discussed in my last Blog, Sensitivity to Criticism is a common fear trait, primarily seen in writing where there are fairly large loops on the stems of the ‘t’ and ‘d’. Sensitivity can be enhanced when other fear or defensive traits are seen within the writing together with the wider loops in the t’s and d’s.
For example, sensitivity seen in far forward slanted writing that also has a heavy pen pressure suggests someone with deep feelings and strong emotions … hurts caused by criticism in such a person will leave enduring effects.
Sensitivity seen in a writing that slants leftward indicates someone who may protect themselves by criticism by withdrawing into themselves.
Sensitivity seen in a writing where the strokes of the m’s and n’s are tightly retraced suggests the person is so fearful of expressing his thoughts that he will inwardly hold hurts caused by criticism tightly to himself, in time resulting in stress which could conceivably cause health issues.
Similarly, sensitivity seen in a writing that contains ‘secretiveness’ (rightward ovals within letters such as ‘o’) indicates an individual who wants to express his ideas but is fearful of doing so.
A person who is extremely sensitive to criticism may well attempt to protect himself with deceit (double looping within oval letters), vanity (extremely tall t- and d-stems), or other traits.
It is within social contacts that a person prone to sensitivity to criticism suffers most. Such a person’s success in relating to others can well depend on their ability to defend themselves against this fear. Pride (seen in t-stems that are approximately twice the height of the lower case letters) can mask hurt feelings, for a person who is proud would rather ‘suffer’ than disclose that they have been hurt.
If a sensitive person becomes defensive and, in this defensive mode verbally strikes back at those he feels are criticizing him, he may cause others such discomfort that they don’t want to be near him and will actively avoid him!
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Sunday, September 13, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Handwriting: Sensitivity to Criticism
Handwriting: Sensitivity to Criticism
Sensitivity to Criticism is evident in handwriting. Sensitivity to criticism is a common fear trait, acquired through continued disapproval and also nurtured by recurring hurts or rejection.
If you as a child met with frequent criticism, especially from those whose good opinion you valued or desired, your self-image may have deteriorated to the point where you have formed a habit of imagining unfavourable attitudes where in truth none exist.
The sensitivity discussed here is produced when there is repeated damage to a person’s ego that results in the person having a continuing fear of hurts, even imagined ones. This type of person may well have the habit of imagining unfavourabe attitudes where in truth none exist.
It is ironic that as much as sensitive people need assurance through praise, they often deprive themselves of it by refusing to enter into situations where there is even a chance they will encounter criticism. In a sense, they have their ears plugged to avoid hearing words of disapproval, and, in the process, they don’t hear words of praise, either!
The primary indication of sensitivity to criticism in handwriting is where there are the loops in the stems of ‘t’ and ‘d’ letters (letters which do not have looped stems in standard script). T’s and d’s embody pride and the elements of self-esteem. A loop, no matter where it occurs in writing, is imagination. When added to a ‘t’ or ‘d’ stem, this indicates a real or imagined view on the part of the writer of what other people think about their ideas, habits or actions. The more inflated the looped stems, the greater their fear of and sensitivity to criticism is.
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Sensitivity to Criticism is evident in handwriting. Sensitivity to criticism is a common fear trait, acquired through continued disapproval and also nurtured by recurring hurts or rejection.
If you as a child met with frequent criticism, especially from those whose good opinion you valued or desired, your self-image may have deteriorated to the point where you have formed a habit of imagining unfavourable attitudes where in truth none exist.
The sensitivity discussed here is produced when there is repeated damage to a person’s ego that results in the person having a continuing fear of hurts, even imagined ones. This type of person may well have the habit of imagining unfavourabe attitudes where in truth none exist.
It is ironic that as much as sensitive people need assurance through praise, they often deprive themselves of it by refusing to enter into situations where there is even a chance they will encounter criticism. In a sense, they have their ears plugged to avoid hearing words of disapproval, and, in the process, they don’t hear words of praise, either!
The primary indication of sensitivity to criticism in handwriting is where there are the loops in the stems of ‘t’ and ‘d’ letters (letters which do not have looped stems in standard script). T’s and d’s embody pride and the elements of self-esteem. A loop, no matter where it occurs in writing, is imagination. When added to a ‘t’ or ‘d’ stem, this indicates a real or imagined view on the part of the writer of what other people think about their ideas, habits or actions. The more inflated the looped stems, the greater their fear of and sensitivity to criticism is.
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Sunday, August 9, 2009
Celebrity Handwriting: Alfred Hitchcock
Celebrity Signature: Alfred Hitchcock
Showmanship is clearly evident in the signature of Alfred Hitchcock with his profile above his name; it’s every bit as distinctive as the candelabra above Liberace’s signature.
Notice the bold underscore under the signature. This underscore signifies strong self-reliance. The loop at the end of the underscore is an additional flair.
The first and last name of the signature is joined, indicating fluidity of mind. This is evidence of talent both in writing and conveying his ideas to others. The capital ‘A’ is open at the top, further indicating Alfred Hitchcock’s ability to convey and share his ideas and thoughts with others.
The signature itself moves strongly upward on the page, indicating strong optimism. The high t-bar in his family name indicates Alfred’s high goals and further indicates he had no fear of stretching way out of his ‘comfort zone’ to achieve his goals.
The straight downstroke in the mid-point of the signature indicates strong determination. The ‘harpoon’ v-shape attached to the downstroke indicates ‘aggressiveness’, or the drive to go after what he wanted in life.
There is an ‘energy’ to this signature that indicates the energy, drive and charisma of the writer. All the letters are joined, indicating Alfred Hitchcock’s logical, sequential mind and his ability to solve problems.
The retraced letter ‘l’ in his first name indicates Mr. Hitchcock was quite particular about his ideas. The ‘pinched’ letter ‘o’ in his first and his family name suggests he was someone who did far more for others than he realized.
A talented signature denoting a very talented man!
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Showmanship is clearly evident in the signature of Alfred Hitchcock with his profile above his name; it’s every bit as distinctive as the candelabra above Liberace’s signature.
Notice the bold underscore under the signature. This underscore signifies strong self-reliance. The loop at the end of the underscore is an additional flair.
The first and last name of the signature is joined, indicating fluidity of mind. This is evidence of talent both in writing and conveying his ideas to others. The capital ‘A’ is open at the top, further indicating Alfred Hitchcock’s ability to convey and share his ideas and thoughts with others.
The signature itself moves strongly upward on the page, indicating strong optimism. The high t-bar in his family name indicates Alfred’s high goals and further indicates he had no fear of stretching way out of his ‘comfort zone’ to achieve his goals.
The straight downstroke in the mid-point of the signature indicates strong determination. The ‘harpoon’ v-shape attached to the downstroke indicates ‘aggressiveness’, or the drive to go after what he wanted in life.
There is an ‘energy’ to this signature that indicates the energy, drive and charisma of the writer. All the letters are joined, indicating Alfred Hitchcock’s logical, sequential mind and his ability to solve problems.
The retraced letter ‘l’ in his first name indicates Mr. Hitchcock was quite particular about his ideas. The ‘pinched’ letter ‘o’ in his first and his family name suggests he was someone who did far more for others than he realized.
A talented signature denoting a very talented man!
Be sure to view my 5-minute “Power of the Pen” DVD on my Home Page at www.handwritinganalysistoronto.com
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Handwritten Logos
Handwritten Company Logos
Handwritten logos can be quite telling on an unconscious level about your philosophies and the mind set of your company. My logo “Positive Strokes Handwriting Analysis” was styled by a friend of mine who had knowledge of calligraphy. She wrote out the two words ‘Positive Strokes’ and based on my knowledge of graphology, I asked her to refine the letters, making this one wider, this one taller, this one this way, this one that way because I wanted to convey a specific message behind the strokes of the writing.
I asked her to print the capital letters ‘P’ and ‘S’ because printed capitals mean artistic and creative abilities. I had her mix printing and writing because when these two forms of writing are well integrated (that is, the letters look as if they belong together) it indicates above-average intelligence.
I asked her to make the letter ‘o’ very clear (no extra loops) projecting my own frankness, clearness and honesty. I asked her to keep the ‘s’ printed in the word ‘Positive’ because printed s’s indicate constructive thinking processes. I asked her to keep the i-dots very round because round i-dots indicate loyalty. I kept the i-dots close to the i-stems because it meant good orientation toward detail.
I instructed that the t-bar be kept high on the t-stem because this would project high goals. I made sure the t-bar was long because it indicated enthusiasm, charisma, and natural leadership. I had her form the t-bar to look somewhat like a ‘dagger’ to indicate wit. I made sure the letter e’s were well looped because it would project broad-mindedness and tolerance.
I purposely requested the word endings be wide because it would project generosity, kindness and a giving spirit. I made sure the entire logo angled upward, indicating optimism and a positive mental attitude. I had her make a strong, single, bold underscore under the logo which would project self-reliance.
I made sure there was a greek ‘e’ leaning against the letter ‘r’ in the word ‘Strokes’ because it would indicate a love of learning and challenge, and a need for harmony. Further, I made sure the buckle of the ‘k’ in the word ‘Strokes’ was higher than the tops of the lower-case letters because it would indicate ‘defiance’, meaning I was projecting I needed to be my own authority figure. In addition, I made sure the traditional ‘s’ in the word ‘Strokes’ was sharp-topped, indicating ‘steadfastness’: That is, if I was interrupted, I could stay in control and get back to what I was doing easily.
Make sure you style all your handwritten logos to project the message you consciously intend others to interpret from the logo!
Be sure to view my 5-minute “Power of the Pen” DVD on my Home Page at www.handwritinganalysistoronto.com
Handwritten logos can be quite telling on an unconscious level about your philosophies and the mind set of your company. My logo “Positive Strokes Handwriting Analysis” was styled by a friend of mine who had knowledge of calligraphy. She wrote out the two words ‘Positive Strokes’ and based on my knowledge of graphology, I asked her to refine the letters, making this one wider, this one taller, this one this way, this one that way because I wanted to convey a specific message behind the strokes of the writing.
I asked her to print the capital letters ‘P’ and ‘S’ because printed capitals mean artistic and creative abilities. I had her mix printing and writing because when these two forms of writing are well integrated (that is, the letters look as if they belong together) it indicates above-average intelligence.
I asked her to make the letter ‘o’ very clear (no extra loops) projecting my own frankness, clearness and honesty. I asked her to keep the ‘s’ printed in the word ‘Positive’ because printed s’s indicate constructive thinking processes. I asked her to keep the i-dots very round because round i-dots indicate loyalty. I kept the i-dots close to the i-stems because it meant good orientation toward detail.
I instructed that the t-bar be kept high on the t-stem because this would project high goals. I made sure the t-bar was long because it indicated enthusiasm, charisma, and natural leadership. I had her form the t-bar to look somewhat like a ‘dagger’ to indicate wit. I made sure the letter e’s were well looped because it would project broad-mindedness and tolerance.
I purposely requested the word endings be wide because it would project generosity, kindness and a giving spirit. I made sure the entire logo angled upward, indicating optimism and a positive mental attitude. I had her make a strong, single, bold underscore under the logo which would project self-reliance.
I made sure there was a greek ‘e’ leaning against the letter ‘r’ in the word ‘Strokes’ because it would indicate a love of learning and challenge, and a need for harmony. Further, I made sure the buckle of the ‘k’ in the word ‘Strokes’ was higher than the tops of the lower-case letters because it would indicate ‘defiance’, meaning I was projecting I needed to be my own authority figure. In addition, I made sure the traditional ‘s’ in the word ‘Strokes’ was sharp-topped, indicating ‘steadfastness’: That is, if I was interrupted, I could stay in control and get back to what I was doing easily.
Make sure you style all your handwritten logos to project the message you consciously intend others to interpret from the logo!
Be sure to view my 5-minute “Power of the Pen” DVD on my Home Page at www.handwritinganalysistoronto.com
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Independent Thinking and Handwriting
Handwriting: Independent Thinking
The word ‘independent thinking’ may bring all manner of descriptions to mind. In graphological terms, it points to a person who forms their own conclusions without deference to others. Graphologically speaking, ‘independence’ means thinking for oneself.
This does not mean such a person will not conform to the thinking or ideas of others when they feel it appropriate, but they reserves the right to make up their own mind and to act accordingly. This also does not mean that the independently minded person will not conform to a set of standards; however, those standards will be theirs and theirs alone. The independent-minded person might have a desire for approval, but is satisfied from within when they meet their own standards. Such a person will not be overly concerned with regard to the opinions of others.
Independent thinking is seen in handwriting by short-stemmed t’s and d’s, whether these stems be retaced, looped or otherwise stylized.
Some trait tendencies do not mix well with independent thinking. Where the trait of stubbornness (seen in tent-shaped t-stems) is present in a writing that also has independent thinking within it, such a person could stubbornly ‘dig in’ even if presented with logic.
Where independent thinking is combined with temper (flying t-bars to the right of the stem), resentment (long, rigid lead-in strokes to words), aggression (v-wedges in g- and y- looped areas), and deceit (double-looped oval letters), the writer could cause them to strike back in an uninhibited manner when they felt imposed on.
Some trait tendencies blend well with independent thinking. Broad mindedness (well looped e’s) and diplomacy (descending portions of double m’s and double l’s) would in effect minimize or ‘soften’ the trait. Initiative (break-away strokes in the mid-portions of h’s, k’s and t’s) when mixed with independent thinking would galvanize the writer to take opportunities and not allow themselves to be held back by the opinion of others.
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The word ‘independent thinking’ may bring all manner of descriptions to mind. In graphological terms, it points to a person who forms their own conclusions without deference to others. Graphologically speaking, ‘independence’ means thinking for oneself.
This does not mean such a person will not conform to the thinking or ideas of others when they feel it appropriate, but they reserves the right to make up their own mind and to act accordingly. This also does not mean that the independently minded person will not conform to a set of standards; however, those standards will be theirs and theirs alone. The independent-minded person might have a desire for approval, but is satisfied from within when they meet their own standards. Such a person will not be overly concerned with regard to the opinions of others.
Independent thinking is seen in handwriting by short-stemmed t’s and d’s, whether these stems be retaced, looped or otherwise stylized.
Some trait tendencies do not mix well with independent thinking. Where the trait of stubbornness (seen in tent-shaped t-stems) is present in a writing that also has independent thinking within it, such a person could stubbornly ‘dig in’ even if presented with logic.
Where independent thinking is combined with temper (flying t-bars to the right of the stem), resentment (long, rigid lead-in strokes to words), aggression (v-wedges in g- and y- looped areas), and deceit (double-looped oval letters), the writer could cause them to strike back in an uninhibited manner when they felt imposed on.
Some trait tendencies blend well with independent thinking. Broad mindedness (well looped e’s) and diplomacy (descending portions of double m’s and double l’s) would in effect minimize or ‘soften’ the trait. Initiative (break-away strokes in the mid-portions of h’s, k’s and t’s) when mixed with independent thinking would galvanize the writer to take opportunities and not allow themselves to be held back by the opinion of others.
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
Dignity in Handwriting
Handwriting: Dignity
The trait of dignity in handwriting terms is referred to as an inner quality or a predisposition rather than an outer quality. Someone who is said to be dignified is someone who has an inner sense of worth, based on the knowledge that they conform in thought and action to a set of standards that they’ve accepted as a certain ‘code’ for living. Whether this ‘code’ is acceptable or non-acceptable, it represents a code of conduct that the individual has come to accept and approve of, and expects others to approve of as well.
In handwriting, dignity is identified with the retracing of ‘d’ and ‘t’ stems. The strength of the trait will be seen in the frequency of the retracing and the closeness of the retracing. Where no ‘daylight’ shows, it is considered to be a strong evidence of the dignity trait.
Where the t- and d-stems are tightly retraced and the t-stem is short (indicating independent thinking processes), the person will reject conventional customs if he feels them to be obsolete while maintaining his sense of dignity in the process.
The writer with strong dignity will usually possess script that is neat and orderly with evenly spaced letters. The presence of dignity will usually curb any impulsiveness within the writer; such a writer will instead usually curb their outward expression of feelings.
A strongly dignified writer will usually think twice before committing to a course of action. However, if a really active imagination (seen in wide loops on l’s, h’s and b’s) is also seen in the writing, the writer will usually be able to act with more flexibility.
A dignified person is not likely to ‘lose his head’ but more able to stay level-headed through upset and pressure. They are more likely to be able to support people who are more ‘shaky’. Traits such as ‘rhythm’ (cadence, order and form in handwriting) and focus (seen in smaller writing) will intensify the trait of dignity.
The trait of dignity that is seen only occasionally throughout a page of writing indicates a person whose personality will indicate dignity at times, but not consistently.
Dignity will be an admirable trait to live with, but not one to get so caught up in that the writer seems to ‘live for dignity’.
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The trait of dignity in handwriting terms is referred to as an inner quality or a predisposition rather than an outer quality. Someone who is said to be dignified is someone who has an inner sense of worth, based on the knowledge that they conform in thought and action to a set of standards that they’ve accepted as a certain ‘code’ for living. Whether this ‘code’ is acceptable or non-acceptable, it represents a code of conduct that the individual has come to accept and approve of, and expects others to approve of as well.
In handwriting, dignity is identified with the retracing of ‘d’ and ‘t’ stems. The strength of the trait will be seen in the frequency of the retracing and the closeness of the retracing. Where no ‘daylight’ shows, it is considered to be a strong evidence of the dignity trait.
Where the t- and d-stems are tightly retraced and the t-stem is short (indicating independent thinking processes), the person will reject conventional customs if he feels them to be obsolete while maintaining his sense of dignity in the process.
The writer with strong dignity will usually possess script that is neat and orderly with evenly spaced letters. The presence of dignity will usually curb any impulsiveness within the writer; such a writer will instead usually curb their outward expression of feelings.
A strongly dignified writer will usually think twice before committing to a course of action. However, if a really active imagination (seen in wide loops on l’s, h’s and b’s) is also seen in the writing, the writer will usually be able to act with more flexibility.
A dignified person is not likely to ‘lose his head’ but more able to stay level-headed through upset and pressure. They are more likely to be able to support people who are more ‘shaky’. Traits such as ‘rhythm’ (cadence, order and form in handwriting) and focus (seen in smaller writing) will intensify the trait of dignity.
The trait of dignity that is seen only occasionally throughout a page of writing indicates a person whose personality will indicate dignity at times, but not consistently.
Dignity will be an admirable trait to live with, but not one to get so caught up in that the writer seems to ‘live for dignity’.
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Sunday, April 12, 2009
Conservatism in Handwriting
Handwriting: Conservatism
The trait of Conservatism is seen in Handwriting by script that is compressed: Letters are very closely spaced and the letters are narrow. This narrowness of letters is especially seen in the loop and circle letters. This narrowness of letters indicates minimized imagination and therefore the individual will be reluctant to accept new ideas or philosophies; they will also be reluctant to accept or acknowledge a broader outlook.
To be sure, Conservatism in handwriting is not nearly as common now as in past times. However, when seen today it can be perceived as a stabilizing quality that keeps a person in balance by helping them control characteristics which could be over-expressed. For example, a far-forward slant denoting a highly emotionally responsive person, if he also has Conservatism in his writing, will not allow expressed feelings to make them conspicuous. Conservatism in this case is a benefit because it will act as a control on a writer who, by his far-forward slant, would otherwise be impetuous.
Similarly, Conservatism acts as a control on such handwriting traits as aggressiveness (v-wedges in the y’s and g’s). Conservatism will also act as a control on enthusiasm (long t-bars), acquisitiveness (hooks at the beginning of letters and words) and initiative (v-wedges at the base of h’s and k’s), all of which can be valuable as success traits, but can also be detrimental when carried to extremes.
Where conservative thinking is called for in problem solving, Conservatism can help the person solve problems because it will keep them from going off on wild tangents. This works well, of course, unless a more original approach to problem solving is required.
This being said, a writer with Conservatism will find it difficult to adjust when placed in an arena where rapid change is the rule. Such a person will long for routine and will search for the ‘rut’ where they feel comfortable.
Conservatism can also act as a natural protection for a person’s ego, for it will facilitate the writer going along with an existing status quo and, as a result, can avoid being disapproved of or criticized.
Carried to an extreme where the handwriting is extremely narrow or where the letters appear cramped, Conservatism may be a real protection from fears such as fear of criticism or some other inadequacy so that the individual can retreat into a condition where they can be strongly vigilant so their behavior is never ‘out of line’. Such a person will be handicapped in a social sense because their fears inhibit normal expression of character traits that would otherwise make them interesting companions. Such an ultraconservative person will instead have a feeling of false security in their conformity with a set of standards which in reality mask ego protection.
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The trait of Conservatism is seen in Handwriting by script that is compressed: Letters are very closely spaced and the letters are narrow. This narrowness of letters is especially seen in the loop and circle letters. This narrowness of letters indicates minimized imagination and therefore the individual will be reluctant to accept new ideas or philosophies; they will also be reluctant to accept or acknowledge a broader outlook.
To be sure, Conservatism in handwriting is not nearly as common now as in past times. However, when seen today it can be perceived as a stabilizing quality that keeps a person in balance by helping them control characteristics which could be over-expressed. For example, a far-forward slant denoting a highly emotionally responsive person, if he also has Conservatism in his writing, will not allow expressed feelings to make them conspicuous. Conservatism in this case is a benefit because it will act as a control on a writer who, by his far-forward slant, would otherwise be impetuous.
Similarly, Conservatism acts as a control on such handwriting traits as aggressiveness (v-wedges in the y’s and g’s). Conservatism will also act as a control on enthusiasm (long t-bars), acquisitiveness (hooks at the beginning of letters and words) and initiative (v-wedges at the base of h’s and k’s), all of which can be valuable as success traits, but can also be detrimental when carried to extremes.
Where conservative thinking is called for in problem solving, Conservatism can help the person solve problems because it will keep them from going off on wild tangents. This works well, of course, unless a more original approach to problem solving is required.
This being said, a writer with Conservatism will find it difficult to adjust when placed in an arena where rapid change is the rule. Such a person will long for routine and will search for the ‘rut’ where they feel comfortable.
Conservatism can also act as a natural protection for a person’s ego, for it will facilitate the writer going along with an existing status quo and, as a result, can avoid being disapproved of or criticized.
Carried to an extreme where the handwriting is extremely narrow or where the letters appear cramped, Conservatism may be a real protection from fears such as fear of criticism or some other inadequacy so that the individual can retreat into a condition where they can be strongly vigilant so their behavior is never ‘out of line’. Such a person will be handicapped in a social sense because their fears inhibit normal expression of character traits that would otherwise make them interesting companions. Such an ultraconservative person will instead have a feeling of false security in their conformity with a set of standards which in reality mask ego protection.
Be sure to view my 5-minute “Power of the Pen” DVD on my Home Page at www.handwritinganalysistoronto.com
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