Self_Expression

Hello friends, I'm thrilled to have you here in this space.

I'm glad about how transformed I've become over these years. Honestly, it wasn't easy for me, right from my childhood.

I want to speak on self-expression. This topic came into my mind this afternoon when I was reading my book. Of course, I read every day.

I'm always glad, each time, I'm able to open at least one page of my note, as a student that I'm. This has become part of me, and I hope to transfer the same to my children.

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I grew up where people were able to express themselves, both verbally and nonverbally. This seems quite interesting to me, but, guess what! I was never a part of it.

Before I go further, I would love to tell us what self-expression is all about. Self-expression is the ability of an individual, to be able to convey his or her thoughts and actions creatively.
This could be achieved through effective communication among peers.

This was something I lacked in my entire life. I, wasn't able to express myself wherever I went. Right from my childhood, I hated standing out in church or anywhere else to do something.

I was always scared of people's faces. I still recall an incident that occurred back then, during our children's week celebration.

I was very good at singing, most especially the soprano part. And, each time I was called upon to lead in the choir, I refused to go to church that day.

So, this very day was one of the most graceful days in our church. Children would be allowed to say their recitation, as well as song. They, also participated, in drama, and preaching as well.

I was fully aware of those things, but low self-esteem could not let me do them.

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What happened was that I went to church that day with so much joy in my heart. What made me happy was that I would be dancing when it was time for barely.

This happened to be the only thing I was always ready to do because it didn't require my voice. I performed excellently during the barley. After the dance was a choir rendition. To be precise, I, wanted to run out of the church.

So, immediately it was time for the choir rendition, we all went out.

I, stood at the back because I didn't want to be seen by our choir mistress. But, I, didn't know she was searching for me, until she found me.

She handed over the microphone to me, and she asked me to lead in songs. I felt like disappearing. My hand was shaking, but I succeeded in leading the choir.

The song we sang was Reckless Love of God by Cory Asbury. When I returned home, my mother said to me, daughter, do you know you have a great potential in you?

She was so excited that at least I was able to sing. Not like before when the microphone always escaped from my hand to the ground. And I always felt so embarrassed to bend down and pick it up.

She and my father encouraged me to continue expressing myself wherever I go. They asked me not to be fearful each time I'm called upon to do something.

According to them, that was the only way I would overcome, and I started applying it. Surprisingly, it worked for me.

Do you know that when I visited them in the village, they asked me to repeat that song that I sang back then? They wanted to confirm if I've been able to overcome fear.

We were in the same room, and there was light. I sat down there, and I began to sing. Immediately after I finished, they told me my voice was sounding sweeter and stronger than what they used to hear.

They prayed for me, and I thanked them.

This is the testimony of my life. If you don't have anyone who encourages you, please try and encourage yourself. Always have the mindset of freeing yourself from fear so that your potential will be seen by others, and you will see how far you've gone.

Stay safe, and have a great day.

I remain your favorite girl, @joyben.