Self Expression - Is Your Self Expression Healthy?

Positive self expression is a sign of self confidence.

To me, self expression can be looked at in two ways:

1) the expressing of the self where you're communicating to others

2) talking to yourself as you come to terms with a specific issue in your own mind

Free personal expression in the presence of others shows that you have a high "self-view". You feel confident in getting your ideas across without worrying about what others may be thinking about you. You don't worry about any judgments they may form regarding you.

Self expression doesn't always need to be in form of talking. There are other outlets for personal expression, such as through music or art.

We all feel a need to be understood or heard at different times. However, I feel it's important to understand within yourself whether you're truly expressing something of importance or just trying to get attention superficially.

In today's world, it seems to me that many people view self expression as a right to try to dominate over others, get all they can at any cost, or be selfish.

If this is something you find yourself doing, you may want to think about why. Why do you let your ego get the best of you? Why is it so important to put yourself so far ahead of others?

This is a spiritual growth issue, actually. When personal expression becomes unhealthy, it means you're letting your ego control your life. You're trying to gather strength in an inauthentic way.

When you view yourself as completely separate from others, it's impossible to feel a sense of peace about your existence. When you tap into the spiritual energy that connects us all and feel connected to others, that's when you treat others with respect and feel inner peace.

There's nothing wrong with personal expression and being heard, just be sure it's in a healthy way that benefits others rather than an attempt to dominate or feel superior.

The second aspect I mentioned regarding personal expression is when it's necessary to talk things through with yourself.

Yes, it's OK to talk to yourself ;-)

Sometimes, you need to talk things over with yourself. When you're tackling major issues, part of self expression is the ability to work things over in your mind.

Through this process, you should be able to discover what's truly important to the happiness and peace of your soul. It's a process that helps you make the right moves during the tough decisions.

"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile."
- Mother Teresa
Change your life,

Matt


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