Face Reading in Chinese Medicine by Bridges Lillian;

Author:Bridges, Lillian; [Bridges, Lillian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 1724232
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences UK
Published: 2012-04-08T04:00:00+00:00

Temples

The temple area on either side of the forehead, past the eyes and before the hairline, indicates the “desire for altered states.” It is a natural human desire to want to experience altered states, and the easiest way to do so is through alcohol or hallucinogenic substances. The desire for altered states has been observed in other animals as well. Elephants have been known to come from miles around to eat fermented fruit and get drunk, and birds love fermented berries. In the past, many cultures used these substances in religious ceremonies. They cultivated altered states as a way of achieving closeness to the spirit world. They wanted to have visions that would give their lives meaning. They were guided by a shaman or holy man in these visions; they were supervised while in these altered states and cared for when they came back to the present. These substances were not originally meant to be used recreationally, although they can be and have been abused throughout time.

The ideal state of this area is for the temples to be full and even plump. This kind of marking indicates people who live in the present. They usually do not have a strong desire to live in altered states and are happy with a simple life. They do not seek ecstatic states or experience the depths of despair. They just live in a happy, earthy state. However, there are a large number of people who actively seek altered states and they represent a continuum of experiences. Those seeking altered states have indented temples, and they can be either dark or light. The bigger the indentation, the more these people seek altered states. It is most apparent in addicts and in severe depression and is very dark, but it is also just as apparent in yogis and other very spiritual people, whose temples are very light. Light temples are harder to achieve than dark temples. The dark side of the continuum can be accessed easily with substances, both natural and manmade, that alter the brain chemistry. This shows up as hollow and dark temples (Figure 5-16) and is also a sign of depression, which may be addictive. Individuals who choose substances to ahieve altered states are often self-medicating and often desperate to find an escape from their problems. They make choices that can lead them to be self-destructive when faced with a problem. This, when combined with a biochemical tendency toward depression or substance abuse, can lead to addiction or chronic self-destructive behavior. The desire to escape from their pain can be compelling and consuming.

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