HYDERABAD:The American Association of Handwriting Analysts (AAHA) Convention-2018 that concluded in Boston, US on Saturday had a Hyderabad touch to it.
City-based graphologist Samita Pandya, the only Indian to make it to the three-day biennial convention (her second in succession), drew praise when she spoke about her efforts to help people to express and write in languages apart from one’s mother tongue.
Samita has worked extensively on ways and means to incorporate graphology and handwriting analysis not just in English but also in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Gujarati and make life of people more meaningful.
Reflecting on the latest experience, Samita pointed out that the participants could get to learn tremendously during the sessions as various speakers dwelt deep into the ground reality of the subject that went beyond letters and handwriting trends prevalent around the world. They have come up with viable alternatives to address the situation.
Unlike most others whose research and work was related to English and only one other language, Samita cited instances of how she managed to change the lifestyle and mindset using four languages apart from English, given India’s diverse cultural richness.
“I try to understand individual characteristics and behavioural tendencies and work on rectifying them so that a sense of positivity develops among people and they can, subsequently, present a more vibrant side of themselves,” she said.
Nearly 30 experts from US, Canada and UK took part in the event. The convention is aimed at exploring avenues from personal experiences of graphologists to connect and share them to newer regions.