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What does it mean?
Hands reveal inner feelings or character. Physical actions reflect emotional state.
In plain terms
What is in your heart shows in how you use your hands.
What can you take from it?
Let your actions reflect your inner heart.

Where it applies

  • nonverbal communication
  • artistic work
  • daily gestures

Putting it to work

  • align actions with feelings
  • observe body language

Questions to consider

  • What do your hands say about you?
  • How does action reveal emotion?

Another view

Hands might also just do work without emotional meaning.

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