What is "Appearance is determined by the mind"? Is there any basis for "Appearance is determined by the mind" in physiognomy?

Physiognomy infers one's inner thoughts by observing appearances and predicts good and bad fortune of the day. What kind of state of mind one has will determine what kind of appearance one has. This is the principle that appearance is determined by the heart . As the saying goes, a thief has the appearance of a thief, and a bad person has the appearance of a bad person. So what is the basis for the saying that appearance is determined by the mind in physiognomy?

We often hear the older generation say that if someone has a kind face, he must be a good person, and if someone has a fierce look in his eyes, he is not a good person at first glance. In fact, our first impression of someone is the projection of that person's appearance in our minds. This vague feeling cannot be described or grasped accurately, but it is actually face reading.

It is not nonsense that appearance is determined by the heart. Just as we often use shifty eyes to describe a thief, the heart of a thief must be reflected in his eyebrows. This is the meaning of appearance being determined by the heart. What kind of mood and desires one has will determine what kind of face he will have. A person's personality, thoughts and actions can be expressed through facial features. A person with a cruel heart cannot be called a good person no matter how good-looking he is. On the contrary, a person with a broad mind cannot be considered a bad person no matter how ugly he is.

Can a volcano erupt for no reason? No, it's because the energy accumulated deep in the earth's crust needs to be released. The same is true for humans. If the hidden earth's crust is the human heart, then the erupting volcano is the human face. Just as different levels of underground energy create the diverse appearances of volcanoes, the energy (qi) contained in the internal organs also makes people's appearances different.

It is said that Pei Du, a politician of the Tang Dynasty, was very poor when he was young. One day, Pei Du met Zen Master Yixing on the road. Master Yixing looked at Pei Du's face and found that the vertical lines at the corners of Pei Du's mouth extended to his entrance. He was afraid that he would starve to death, so he advised Pei Du to work hard to improve his self-cultivation and adaptability. Pei Du followed the master's well-intentioned advice. Later, Pei Du met Zen Master Yixing again. The master saw that Pei Du's eyes were clear and his face had completely changed, so he told him that he would definitely become a prime minister in the future.

The above example is a classic case of appearance being determined by the mind. Any physiognomy teacher will use this as an opening remark to tell students that appearance is determined by the mind and that this has a long history and is by no means groundless. Perhaps a person's facial features have been determined when he is born. No matter how picky you are or how dissatisfied you are, your face is always inherited from the genes of your parents and is difficult to change. However, with changes in mood and cultivation, the eyes and behavior will also change. These are small details that cannot be ignored in physiognomy.

Those who are greedy for small profits often have a mercenary face; and those who are harsh and difficult will definitely not have an elegant face. This is the true manifestation of the saying that appearance reflects the heart. This was also proven by a psychological study that found that irritable old people often look grumpy, even when asked to make a gentle and kind expression. A lifetime of irritability and pain will leave permanent marks on facial muscles. Therefore, if you want to cultivate an appearance that shows wealth and prosperity or a comfortable and worry-free appearance, you must follow the principle that appearance is determined by the mind and first cultivate your mind. Therefore, to drive out evil and embrace good is exactly what we should do after learning physiognomy, which is undoubtedly one of the important positive meanings of physiognomy.

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