Your unconscious drawings in the margin of your notebook say more about your inner self than you might think. How would you feel if you discovered that every line you draw while your mind wanders reveals a piece of your soul?
When by hand for no particular reason draw patterns or lines on the edge of the paper during a phone conversation or a meeting, we may not realize that these very drawings are saying something about us.
What if these unconscious drawings could be interpreted as a map of our interior? Imagine that every line, shape or symbol is a whisper of our subconscious, revealing what is hidden deep within us.
Symbolism of basic forms
Circles and rings
When we draw a circle, we may be expressing our need for connection and friendship. Circles symbolize unity and harmony, and if they are drawn often, this may indicate a desire for greater connection or intimacy. Sometimes, however, the circle can also represent the desire for protection, like a ring that protects us from the outside world.
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Crosses are a powerful symbol and drawing them can indicate unconscious feelings of guilt or inner conflicts. But they can also symbolize a point of intersection, a place where two opposites or two paths meet, which can mean a decision or an important crossroads in life.
Triangles and squares
These geometric figures are often a sign of clarity and firmness of purpose. People who draw these shapes may be very focused on their goals and desires, have strong opinions, and are often determined and unyielding.
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These can symbolize our inner turmoil or the need to solve problems. Spirals lead us inward or outward, indicating our ability to move through life's situations, and often reflect our creative or analytical disposition.
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A star drawing can indicate a desire to be the center of attention, or perhaps optimism and enthusiasm. If the stars are drawn with many dots or in an unusual shape, this may indicate hidden worries or inner turmoil.
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Arrows are a symbol of direction and purpose. Their orientation (up, down, left or right) can tell us where we direct our energy and attention, or where in time we are mentally trapped - in the past or the future.
Photo: envatoWhat connects these patterns?
These drawings, no matter how simple or complex, work together to create mosaic of our psyche. Every line, shape or symbol is like a word in a story written by our subconscious. Through these spontaneous works of art, we can gain insight into our deeper emotional state, desires and fears.
The drawings we make unconsciously are like silent companions of our everyday life, which carry a deeper meaning than we might think at first view. Through these sketches, we can learn more about ourselves and even find ways to a more fulfilling life.
