Explore Characteristics

Graphology, the study of handwriting, offers intriguing insights into personality and behavior. I find it fascinating how the way we write can reveal aspects of our character—our emotions, motivations, and even how we interact with the world. Graphologists analyze various elements of handwriting, including size, slant, pressure, and spacing, to interpret individual traits. While some consider it a pseudoscience, the connection between our writing style and psychological characteristics is an engaging area of exploration. Understanding graphology can enhance our self-awareness and improve communication. It offers a unique lens through which we can examine ourselves and others, providing insights into human nature that may otherwise remain hidden.

"The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. [EXODUS 34:6] Was the driver late with your food? You can use your phone to give him a one-star rating. Did the shopkeeper treat you curtly? You can write her a critical review. While smartphones enable us to shop, keep up with friends, and more, they have also given us the power to publicly rate each other. And this can be a problem. Rating each other this way is problematic because judgements can be made without context. The driver gets rated poorly for a late delivery due to circumstances out of his control. The shopkeeper gets a negative review when she'd been up all night with a sick child. How can we avoid rating others unfairly like this? By imitating God's character. In Exodus 34:6-7, God describes Himself as "compassionate and gracious" - meaning He wouldn't judge our failures without context; "slow to anger" - meaning He wouldn't post a negative review after