We recognize that “reading” the jaw muscles of others is an important part of communication via facial expression
Our jaw muscles are also wonderful tools for self inquiry, and learning to read them can be very beneficial
From slack to clenched, they provide a clear signal to us from our deeper physiology and psyche, and their subtle changes reflect our deeper inner states
Noting the degree of contraction or collapse, which side, and whether front or back, can assist us in tracking from our jaw to other muscle and organ systems, and then to the psycho-spiritual root of an issue
They also can be used to provide immediate feedback on our response to various triggers, mirrors and projections
In our minds, we may convince ourselves of one thing, but our jaw muscles will tell a true story
Additionally contraction and collapse of our jaw muscles seems to reflect the contraction and collapse of our hearts
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