Fortune telling through palm reading has been fascinating to people for thousands of years. If given an opportunity to visit a palm reader, admit it or not, most of us would probably take the chance to see what they had to tell us.

Several thousand years ago in India, it is believed that texts were written describing how to interpret the lines on the palms. The knowledge quickly spread all over the world, and appeared in the I Ching of China, and later became popular in Rome and throughout Europe.

It is tempting to find out what the future holds for each of us. Even Alexander the great, when showed palm reading by Aristotle, used it to determine his military generals and to guide many decisions. Palm reading has an inviting charm that entices one’s curiosity.

Palm readers usually base their predictions and guidance on the shapes they see in the person’s palm. This includes everything, from the angle of the lines on the palm to the length of the pinky fingers.

They’re usually paying the closest attention to the three main lines that often intersect on most palms, which are are referred to as the Heart Line, the Life Line, and the Head Line. These three lines are said to present the fortune-teller with information related to one’s lifestyle and future.

Occasionally however, a master of palm reading may be able to look at your hand and see much, much more than the typical three lines reveal, especially if they happen to intersect to create the letter ‘M’ on your palm.

The following explains how to find if the letter ‘M’ is on your palm and how to understand what it means:

The letter ‘M’ on the palm comes from the combination of the three major lines in palmistry; the heart line, the head line and the life line. Not everyone has this defined combination, and as it is somewhat rare those who have it are said to be special. Good fortune and blessings tend to follow them and they often excel in their careers and life paths as they are blessed with a strong willpower and determination.

Their strong sense of motivation and general kind attitude towards others allows them to rise to the top and to be followed by others. Their sense of intuition is often spot on, and when they are in tune with the deep knowings in their hearts, what they set their minds to often results in great success. This makes them wonderful business partners and significant others in relationships for those who love enjoying the abundance and fullness of life.

Those with the letter ‘M’ on their palms are also gifted with the ability to quickly discern what is true from what is not. It is said that “nothing gets past them,” and they tend to accept nothing short of complete honesty.

The letter ‘M’ has long been associated with leadership, good fortune, generosity, helping others and riches. Folklore has related these individuals to great leaders and prophets of the past.

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If an ‘M’ is on your palm, consider taking some quiet time alone and listening to the quiet whispers of your heart. You likely have an ever present movement of love, openness and softness that is guiding you in the direction that will be the best for your life. It takes relaxing and quieting the mind to be able to focus and listen to this special home within the heart, and with enough practice you can surely align with your true self within the heart and the blessings that are in your future.

Life is full of choices. We consciously and unconsciously decide and choose our paths by making hundreds if not thousands of choices every day: What should I eat for dinner? What should I wear? To bike to work or take the car? Where to go? What to say to someone, what to see, what to do, and the list goes on. The different possibilities each day holds for us is infinite, and is shaped by the choices we make. Sometimes we are sure and confident about our choices, and sometimes we are not sure which is the best to make. We live and learn, and often only time reveals to us how they play out.

Since our decisions affect the outcome of our lives, How are these choices decided? What then guides our decisions? The mind is a beautiful a complicated tool we have to use, and combinations of past experience, personal preference, instinct, education and intuition affect our decision making process.

A recent study found that specific neurons in the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) play a central role in the wide range of simple decisions we make every day. Researchers discovered that specific neurons in the OFC assign a value to each option, while other neurons in the OFC activate to make a final choice. All of these neurons have the ability to remap themselves and shift gears to make a different decision if circumstances are altered or change for any reason. In short, the study found that the brain places a value on certain objects, such as different types of food, and our decisions reflect what value we’ve placed on an object.

Previous conditioning can also affect the way we see things, and the values we place on certain things can affect what we focus on and what we tend to see. Try this fun picture quiz, which is similar to a Rorschach inkblot test, and find out what it means about your personality and view of the world.

Take a quick look at the following picture and remember the first image you see:

Apples

If you first saw the apples in the picture, you have a wonderful and sharp eye for detail. The apples corresponds with vigilance being able to easily find solutions to challenges and problems. Those who saw the apples don’t need to be right all the time, they focus on finding the best solution rather than trying to prove that they are ‘right.’ They go beyond their own conditioning and often are able to think outside of the box.

The apples are a fruit and are also the eyes of the face in image, and seeing the apples first means that you tend to see the value in situations where others cannot. You look for and discover the opportunity within the problem, and see them as challenges to be learned from rather than permanent issues. Those who saw the apples also have an ability to see into the deeper meaning of life; to realize that cherished memories and time spent with loved ones are more important than material possessions, and that kindness is more important that always having one’s way. Stay focused on the love in your heart, and your love can be a great source of compassion for helping to solve the problems of others.

A Person Sitting

If you first saw the person sitting in the image it means that you are in connection with your true inner self. You tend to express your feelings and thoughts openly and honestly. You value being real more than being perceived as ‘perfect’ by those around you, because you understand that real people are not perfect, and that perfect people do not exist.

The person sitting is also reading a book, which signifies that your mind is attracted to learning and that you are already quite intelligent, and have likely studied many things in your life. Your knowledge of yourself extends to your ways of thinking and your conscious knowledge of your feelings. You typically choose to think positive and understand that this way of thinking tends to bring about good feelings and good experiences. While not always loud and trying to be the center of attention, what you know of yourself, of your heart, and of the world in general is quite valuable and many people would benefit from you being a teacher. Integrate the practice of self-compassion into your already extensive knowledge of the self, and your heart can being can truly blossom.

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A Face

If you first saw the face in the picture, it means that you are a beautiful person, both inside and out. Your beautiful heart is admired by many, and the people in your life can truly count on your kindness. You possess an elegance that keeps you graceful even amidst challenges, and you handle yourself in a noble and gentle manner. Your energy is strong yet soft, vulnerable yet self-assured, and you’ve been able to develop into this kind of person because of your deep wisdom. You also tend to see the big picture in life, allowing you to move past temporary challenges in order to achieve big goals.

You are kind by nature; it’s how you treat yourself, it’s how you treat others, and it’s how you want the Earth to become. You speak to others from a genuine and heart-centered place within, and tend to be kind even to those who are not kind in return. You may not have always ‘fit in’ in many things in your life, and this is for a good reason; you were not meant to ‘fit in’ to the world, you were meant to help create a new one. One that is more kind, more loving, and more in tune with your own inner nature of beauty.

Continue to stay in your heart and follow where it leads you. Consider spending some time growing in your kind ways by volunteering for a local charity, and learning everything you can while you’re there. You just may have some thrilling inspiration occur that can change your life and the world for the better.

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See Also: The First Detail That You See On This Image Reveals Unconscious Secrets About Your Personality

‘As empaths, we are not here to be sponges or enablers. We are here to be helpers, guides, and supporters.’
~ Aletheia Luna, Awakened Empath.

All human beings emit and absorb psychological and emotional energy, whether we know it or not. We all have empathic abilities, the ability to deeply connect with the feelings of another, and some feel these energies stronger than others.

Often times strong feelings of anxiousness come when being in the presence of someone who themselves carries lots of pain, sadness or anger, as our empathic energies realize that we too will be deeply experiencing the same feelings as them while we are near.

There are both positive and negative sides to this beautiful coin of being an empath.

The positive side is that being an empath means one can detect and understand the feelings and energy of others on quite a deep level. This enables them to be spectacular healers, as they can accurately sense what it is that’s bothering another person, and by using love can help them to find peace. Helping others to consciously focus the feeling of love and compassion onto themselves by lovingly accepting and embracing their hurt parts allows them to heal.

The potentially negative side of being an empath is that their energies can often easily be affected by the strong painful emotions of others, and their energy can quickly be drained. Without taking time for proper self-care to rejuvenate and replenish, the empath risks becoming an empty container, and staying in this state for too long can bring about a high amount of stress.

But there are ways to deal with the difficulties of being an empath, and they should be utilized to remain calm, peaceful and balanced. Empaths are not just sensitive people, but they are those who with the proper training and practice of certain skills can become incredible healers for people and for the planet Earth. The following guide will empower the empath to become the best, healthy, happy and healing version of themselves.

Here are 5 ways to become a healer and to avoid absorbing pain as an empath:

1. Build Self-Compassion

Self-esteem and self-worth are highly needed for the empath, as the painful feelings of others they experience at a high level can confuse their minds that these feelings are their own. When an empath’s self-worth or self-esteem is low, they can easily take-on harmful feelings, energies and beliefs from other people. The key to protecting themselves from this cycle is through the practice of self-compassion.

Self-compassion is a combination of self acceptance, focused loving thoughts towards one’s self and focused loving feelings toward’s one’s self. Self-compassion is unconditional acceptance of all aspects of one’s self. Accept yourself as ‘okay’ just the way you are, and your self-esteem will begin to improve. Self-compassion, also known as self-love begins with the understanding that ‘I am enough, just the way I am right now.’ This one powerful phrase allows a person’s mind and feelings to accept whatever thoughts or feelings they are currently having as ‘okay’ and as natural expressions of their underlying needs.

These healthy thoughts are followed by a conscious focus on the heart feelings; the love within the heart. Begin by first identifying the feeling of love in your heart. You can repeat to yourself, “Love, Love, Love,” until the feeling grows and you can easily feel it. Then begin bringing that love to each individual part of your body, especially the parts of your body that feel aches, tension or pain; “I love my back, I love my arms, I love my body.” It’s important to also bring the real feeling of love into painful memories of the past, focusing your love onto the you of the past that was hurting, or struggling. When you spend enough time focusing your self-compassion on the you from within the painful experiences of the past, these parts of you will begin to wonderfully open and soften, feeling tremendously relieved, and over time they will heal.

2. Learn To Warmly Let Go

Holding onto ideas and experiences from the past that had shaken or wounded an empath can continue to feed the depletion of their energy. While letting go is similar to peeling the many layers of an onion, layer by layer it slowly refreshes and heals one’s self.

The key to learning how to let go is through the understanding of a certain truth about life; that everything in life and in existence is impermanent. Everything that exists is ever changing, ever moving, has a beginning and has an end. Whether you’re looking at a large mountain, or a coffee cup, at a certain point in time that object will change, it may be after a few minutes, a few years, or a few million years, but it will not be the same as it is now. Everything that exists is made up of atoms and energy that are constantly moving, and they will not be the same after a certain amount of time has passed.

When we seek to hold onto the idea of something in our minds, we are trying to make what we once observed become a permanent thing. If we really like our coffee cup, and always want it to be shiny and beautiful and new, after a few years when it gets a little worn, dirty or even broken, it will cause us suffering, because the nature of life of change upsets the idea we’ve held onto of our once perfect and new coffee cup. This coffee cup can be a relationship, a desire, a family member, it could be anything that is being held on to. By learning to let go of our idea that things as they are now always need to be the same, we learn to embrace the changes that occur in life as natural and as okay. Energy does not stand still, if it did it would be stagnant, and stagnant energy is often unhealthy. Energy always changes, so let go of the idea of holding onto things as they once were, and warmly embrace each new day as it comes. Let go of the idea of holding onto what is impermanent and free yourself from this cause of suffering.

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3. Be Optimistic While Respecting Your Own Boundaries; Turn The Negative Energy Of Others Into Positive Energy

Empaths can sometimes get dragged into the negative feelings of others, absorbing their pains and harmful feelings. As your inner strength grows from the practice of self-compassion and letting go, you begin to be ready to be a healer.

Instead of only absorbing the pain, begin to stay grounding in your heart and body, and try to understand the situation. What exactly about this person’s demeanor or energy is causing the feelings of anxiety or tension. It may be that this person easily yells at others, or is very harsh or critical of themselves and of others, or has a deep depression that they are currently experiencing. If you’re in a good space and feel in your heart the urge to help them, then this is a good time to try and understand their situation and to lend a kind and caring ear.

Show the person that you care by listening with empathy, reflecting back to them what you hear, and without judgment. Ask open-ended questions that allow them to talk about what it is that is bothering them, and provide a safe space for them to gain clarity over their own feelings and situation. Often times people in deep pain can feel tremendous relief just from being listened to by someone who genuinely understands and cares. You don’t need to have advice for them, just let them express themselves.

It’s important to also know your limits and to pay attention to your own energy. If the other person begins to criticize or verbally abuse you in some way, this is where you draw a healthy boundary for yourself and for the other person to learn from and end the conversation. No one is being served in a loving way when one is hurting another, so if this happens it’s the best choice to simply walk away and maintain your energy for the next time.

4. Help Others Love Themselves And See Themselves Compassionately

While it’s important for you as an empath to love yourself, it’s also important to encourage and show others the way that they too can love themselves. This is how you can heal them.

Practice self-compassion until you are able to regularly maintain the feeling of love within your heart. It will then begin to emanate from you in the most beautiful way, and help to heal the lives of others. Help others to see the same beauty that you see in them, encourage them to love themselves and teach them that they are good enough just they way they are. When seeds of kindness are given, they grow into very beautiful trees of lasting love, and those you help will likely help many others down the road in their lives.

5. Stay Calm

Regardless of how stressful the energy or situation is, or how much tension another brings into your energy sphere, do your best to remain calm. If it becomes overwhelming, you can physically walk to a different location and practice some calm inducing breathing techniques. Simply breathe in and out while counting to 4 on the inhale and the exhale. This technique will naturally relax your body, and you should find yourself in a safer space to rejuvenate.

Empaths have a deep and caring love in their hearts, and become some of the greatest healers that we know. Do your best to maintain your beautiful and loving energy, and help light the way for others you meet on your path. We are cheering for you.

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During the 1960’s, the ‘hippies’ ushered in a counter-culture movement of peace, free love, compassion and good times that left the world forever changed. While many of us may not believe it, ours, our parent’s and our grandparent’s generation was most likely a part of that amazing revolution of love.

The Hippie movement was one of the main dissenting groups of 1960s counterculture. Hippies rejected established institutions of love, opposed nuclear weapons and the Vietnam War, embraced aspects of Eastern philosophy, championed sexual liberation, criticized traditional values of appearance over what was real, were often vegetarian and eco-friendly, and created intentional communities or communes. They used alternative arts, street theatre, folk music, and psychedelic rock as a part of their lifestyle and as a way of expressing their feelings, their protests and their vision of the world and life. Hippies chose a gentle ideology that favored peace, love, compassion and personal freedom, expressed for example in The Beatles’ song “All You Need is Love”. The Beatles played a massive role in expanding the Hippie movement, as their wonderful music touched hearts and motivated people to hear the message of love that was desperately needed in the war-torn time.

This series of pictures below show us just how free and liberating the hippie movement was:

1. A Couple in the Midst of Woodstock 1969.

2. 1967, Woburn Abbey, Hippies enjoy themselves at the 1967 Woburn Abbey Love In.

3.The crowd cheer as musical acts perform at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival, 1969.

4. Dancing at Woodstock.

5. A Love Circle

6. A couple free dancing together while kneeling.

7. Make Love, Not Money.

8 & 9. Flower Power.

10 & 11. Meditation, Peace & Love.

12. Of Course, There Was Plenty of Dancing

13. Resting after dancing.

14. Free Expression. 

15. One with the heart.

16. Living Together.

17. Good Vibes.

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Personality tests are an interesting and exciting way to see what our mind first interprets when viewing an image, and then seeing what it means in relation to our current situations in life.

Look closely at the picture and remember which image you first saw, along with any other details you first notice, then read below to find out what it means about your personality, perception of life and current state of mind:

A Man

If you saw the man’s face first in the picture, it reveals your desire for a romantic partner, and if you already have a partner, it shows your strong connection with them. Seeing the man first represents a draw towards intimacy and also stability. You are often thinking about your ideal partner which is a good thing. If you noticed the man’s face along with his back, it represents how you desire the balance that a relationship can bring to your life.

It’s important to remember that balance starts from within ourselves, from the heart, and that by first developing an inner relationship of self-compassion towards ourselves, we begin to lay the inner foundation we need to create a beautiful and lasting relationship with another. The man in the picture is a symbol that healthy changes in your love life will take place soon.

A Woman

If you first saw the woman in the picture, prepare for some wonderful opportunities to present themselves to you in the near future. The woman in the picture is looking upwards, as are you, maintaining a positive attitude about life and knowing that the best is yet to come.

You have hope in your heart, and you are in touch with your inner self. The ability to be in touch with one’s innermost being in the heart while going about our daily lives is a powerful mix of light, love and presence, all of which are working together in your favor. This aura of confidence, restedness and certainty will attract to you what you need most. When you’re able to stay in your heart and in the love that opens from within it, you will begin to notice profound and unexpected beauty in even the simplest of things. Even the most mundane can contain treasure in your presence. Those around you begin to notice this energy too, and themselves feel unexpectedly beautiful when around you. Keep an open mind to the new opportunities that present themselves to you, and if they resonate within your heart in a soft an gentle way, then they are meant for you.

If you noticed the woman along with her hand, it means that you are welcoming growth and positive change in your life. You are warmly accepting of your current situation, which enables you to see it for what it is, and to learn what you need for your next step in life. Life’s grandest teachings tend to happen when we let go, so while your drive is strong, let go a little at times and pay attention to the inspirations you receive at these times.

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There is an ancient story of a couple who both looked at the same picture one day: The wife said, “What a lovely painting of a woman.” To this the husband replied, “This is not a painting of a woman, it’s a painting of a man.” They both began to argue about if the painting was of a woman or if it was of a man. The arguing began to escalate, until they became angry with each other. They could not agree with each other, because they both saw different things within the painting, and both of them were true.

This often happens in our daily lives in our relationships with others. Everyone has their own perceptions, based on their unique perspectives, upbringings, emotions and what they have been taught in the past. Sometimes two people can look at the same object, yet interpret it completely differently. Some might look at a bowl and see a bowl, some might see trillions of atoms that makeup the bowl, some might see paint, some might see clay. Is it correct then to both argue about which one is right? Is it best to impose our own interpretation onto others? The reality is that both the wife and the husband were correct and right in what they saw, and that deep love chooses to listen to, and to respect what the other sees. Love realizes what the heart knows: being kind is more important that being right.

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You are beautiful and you are loved.