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		<title>Why Is Hand Analysis So Meaningful?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:53:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Edwards</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA["The fact that the story written in our hands answers some fundamental questions about the nature of our existence. Whether life is a series of random events &#038; happenstance or is a greater matrix of purpose gets answered by the evidence in Hand Analysis.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_191" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://rockwritingart.com/Spirit-hand.html"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-191" title="Hand Spirit" src="http://www.sandrareadshands.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Hand-Art-Spirit-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Spirit Hand</p></div>
<p>Although I didn&#8217;t come up with this, I think it&#8217;s SO accurate when it comes to describing the meaningfulness of <strong>Hand Analysis</strong>.</p>
<p>I can only hope to be so eloquent when it comes to describing the work I love to do!<span id="more-164"></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">&#8220;The fact that the story written in our hands answers some fundamental questions about the <strong>nature of our existence</strong>. Whether life is a series of random events &amp; happenstance or is a greater matrix of purpose gets answered by the evidence in Hand Analysis.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">It turns out that the hands show us there is a purpose going on. Whether you see this as &#8220;God&#8217;s Plan&#8221; or the greater &#8220;Mathematics of the Universe&#8221; at work, the effect is the same. It is a thrill to know that<strong> there is a pattern to it all</strong>. Having this knowledge makes life more <strong>meaningful</strong> and sets in motion the opening of possibilities to <strong>understanding ourselves</strong> and helps to <strong>make life an exciting journey.</strong>&#8220;</p>
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		<title>Thumb Meaning in Hand Analysis</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:10:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Edwards</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hand Analysis]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The thumb represents your will and determination, as well as how you shape, control and dominate your environment - or not.  Even our language reflects these notions: “under my thumb,” “rule of thumb,” “thumbs up,” ….along with the related directive, “Get a grip!” - used when you’re feeling out of control and a bit shaky with a situation.

If you have a flexible thumb, one that can bend back quite a bit, you’re probably someone who goes with the flow – like a willow tree bending in the wind.  And then there is the really bending-over-backwards thumb – the person who bends the world to his/her way.]]></description>
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<div id="attachment_146" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 136px"><a href="http://www.sandrareadshands.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Thumbs-up-image-e1300211517191.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-146 " title="Thumbs up image" src="http://www.sandrareadshands.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Thumbs-up-image-210x300.png" alt="thumb meaning in hand analysis" width="126" height="180" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;Thumbs up&quot;</p></div>
<p>The thumb represents your will and determination, as well as how you shape, control and dominate your environment &#8211; or not.  Even our language reflects these notions: “under my thumb,” “rule of thumb,” “thumbs up,” ….along with the related directive, “Get a grip!” &#8211; used when you’re feeling out of control and a bit shaky with a situation.<span id="more-145"></span></p>
<p>If you have a flexible thumb, one that can bend back quite a bit, you’re probably someone who goes with the flow – like a willow tree bending in the wind.  And then there is the really bending-over-backwards thumb – the person who bends the world to his/her way.</p>
<p>On the other side of the spectrum, the person with a stiff thumb, with little or no yield, is assertive and self reliant.  They stay the course &#8211; like an oak tree that does not bend in the wind.  This person also tends to be trusting only of himself or herself.  People who believe “if you want something done you must do it yourself” probably have stiff thumbs. I happen to have a very stiff thumb and have been called stubborn.  But that knowledge allows me to work around it&#8230;most of the time.</p>
<p>Then there is the “angle of opposition” to consider.  As you hold your hand up in a natural position, the angle of opposition refers to the distance between your thumb and the palm of your hand.  Try this exercise to determine your angle of opposition:</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Relax and shake out your hands.  Hold them up naturally, looking at your palm.  Is the space between your thumb and palm narrow or wide?  Someone with a wide angle, as wide as 90%, is the person who is going to be happiest with taking on a lot of responsibility, like the CEO of a big company, or tending to a large garden. The narrower that angle between thumb and palm, the less responsibility the person wants.</p>
<p>It would be a mistake to interpret these meanings as good or bad.  They simply give us a better understanding of why we do what we do. Thumbs are only one piece of the whole picture of your life direction and clear purpose.</p>
<p>In a comprehensive Hand Analysis reading I look at all the pieces of information in your hand:  the overall shape of the hands, the shape and length of your fingers, your hand’s texture and color, of course the lines and creases, and much, much more.  They all thread together to reveal your personal life story.</p>
<p>This is what I do.  It’s my own life purpose, and makes a difference to the clients I help.</p>
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		<title>Intentions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Edwards</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My journals are testament to how many times I have set the same intentions. Am I setting the wrong intentions or am I just not able to get through the emotional blocks that keep me from fulfilling my needs and desires? I have to keep reminding myself that I am not in charge here, that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My journals are testament to how many times I have set the same intentions.  Am I setting the wrong intentions or am I just not able to get through the emotional blocks that keep me from fulfilling my needs and desires?   <span id="more-130"></span></p>
<p>I have to keep reminding myself that I am not in charge here, that there is something much larger than me directing this show.  The best I can do is observe what is going on around me – without judgment, and have some awareness of my innate stubbornness seducing me away from my challenges rather than going forward to meet them head on.</p>
<p>The blocks – that is where my attention needs to be.   It seems that I need to recognize and move through the hard stuff, like fear of rejection and connecting more authentically with each person I meet.  I am beginning to see that is the pathway to the fulfillment I am yearning for.</p>
<p>2011 is the year I will have the inspiration, the openness and self compassion to follow through and get to the other side of my personal challenges.</p>
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		<title>Relationships</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:10:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Edwards</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is such a pleasant experience being in a bakery with the wonderful smells and the beautiful cakes and pastries in the display case. The delicious creations are placed into pink boxes with a string or ribbon tie to be taken home or to a friends home to be enjoyed and savored. The promise of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is such a pleasant experience being in a bakery with the wonderful smells and the beautiful cakes and pastries in the display case.  The delicious creations  are placed into pink boxes with a string or ribbon tie to be taken home or to a  friends home to be enjoyed and savored.  <span id="more-124"></span></p>
<p>The promise of  the unopened pink box &#8211;  an excitement  about what is in the box and  looking forward to enjoying the tasty treat holds the attention of everyone present.   The lid of the box is lifted with great anticipation  only to find the box empty. There is only the brown cardboard interior . What a disappointment!<br />
The pastry box metaphor was used about our relationship by a man I was with many years ago, and I recognized the truth of it.  The relationship which had been so much fun, exciting  and so promising had become plain brown cardboard.</p>
<p>I have wondered many times how that happened and have now come to understand that neither of us had any idea what we, personally, needed from each other, or even how to communicate &#8211; with each other or even ourselves, for that matter.</p>
<p>Now we all know how vitally important to a relationship that each party knows who they are, knows what they need and what they want..  And then to be honest with themselves and with each other about feelings.<br />
This is a reminder that we must be true to ourselves, to  be who we really are.   Being able to ask for what we need, and keep our hearts open to experience all our feelings, even the difficult ones is what keeps all of our relationships, especially with ourselves, wonderful and alive.</p>
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		<title>Collaboration with Isabelle and Michelle</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Edwards</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sole proprietor has been one of my titles for many years. I am somewhat of an independent sort, so having my own business and being responsible for my own ups and downs has been important to me. There are challenges of running everything by oneself, making all the decisions and doing all the work. One [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sole proprietor has been one of my titles for many years. I am somewhat of an independent sort, so having my own business and being responsible for my own ups and downs has been important to me.  There are challenges of running everything by oneself, making all the decisions and doing all the work. One is long term burn out, and another is loneliness and lack of perspective from other people. <span id="more-122"></span></p>
<p>Recently I have learned that collaboration with other people in business is so much fun!!  I have joined forces with two beautiful and intuitive woman.  Isabelle Choiniere-Correa is a clairvoyant tarot reader and Numerologist; Michelle Hobart is a very sensitive Astrologer and Energy Worker; and me, a Life purpose Hand Analyst.  We call ourselves the OptiMystics.  We each have a prospective from our own modality which is very compatible and supportive of each other’s work.  This is a perfect collaboration.</p>
<p>We each continue to promote and grow our own businesses, and even that is enhanced by having each other in our lives.  Everything we do together impacts all aspects of our businesses.  Sharing the work, having others to brainstorm with, makes such a difference.  Talking, laughing, sharing talent and contact lists – creating business under these conditions is so much fun.</p>
<p>I am all for finding compatible people and creating collaborations.</p>
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		<title>OptiMystics, a Collaboration of Three Modalities</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 03:49:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandra Edwards</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Collaboration is so much fun. Having 2 other people to share the work and the joy is just wonderful.  Each of us bring our own wisdom to the mix, with the common goal of discovering the essence of Life Purpose for each person who trust us enough to experience our &#8220;Triple Guidance Session.&#8221;  My wisdom [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Collaboration is so much fun. Having 2 other people to share the work and the joy is just wonderful.  Each of us bring our own wisdom to the mix, with the common goal of discovering the essence of <strong>Life Purpose</strong> for each person who trust us enough to experience our &#8220;Triple Guidance Session.&#8221;  <span id="more-116"></span></p>
<p>My wisdom comes from the hands, and more specifically, fingerprints. <a href="http://www.insightsandforesights.com/" target="_blank">Isabelle</a>, using  her skills as a numerologist, calculates the birth day of our subject.  Astrology is <a href="http://holomnemonic.wordpress.com/michelle/" target="_blank">Michelle</a>&#8216;s insight.  The information from all of the modalities dove tail into the same message from 3 different perspectives.</p>
<p>Hearing your personal Life Purpose message three times from three different perspectives is very powerful!</p>
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