Expression

“Expression is a statement of your value to the world.”

What impresses you? Turn that around and express it out to the world around you.

Impression: To press upon an inward source.

Expression: To press upon an outward source.

The world affects each individual in a unique way. No two people ever have quite the same experience. This is the beauty of life, uniqueness. With this idea, however, many feel at a loss as to what they are to do with their life. We all want to enjoy the experience of living. But there comes a time when we realize, to be fulfilled we must also offer something of ourselves to add to the cornucopia of experience for others.


Perhaps you are at this point and seek advice or inspiration. I have found the answer often hides in the most obvious place, for it knows in this place we seldom think to look. Well I am here to remind you, my friend, the answer is found in what you yourself are seeking. Come with me on this journey and see if a light is lit for you:

Are you impressed with acts of love, of generosity, of creativity?

What impresses you most is what you are destined to express. By expressing what impresses you most, you are living in perfect alignment with your individual purpose.


For some this may be the confidence of competition, as expressed in the champions of sports. For others it may be the artistic qualities, as expressed in art or music. For still others it may be the originality, as expressed by the great thinkers of our times and of times past. Or perhaps it is humor that connects you to your source. If this be the case, do you not find humor in the most ordinary of situations?

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Whatever impresses you most, search within yourself for its source and feed that source that it may grow to overflowing proportions. With this attained, you will naturally begin to express this very quality to others. And others, I would imagine, will be delighted with your gift.


You do this through contemplation. Think about it. Spend time dwelling upon it. When you begin to feel the urge surge from within you, give conception to your expression of the object of your love.


You feed it through imagination. Imagine yourself bringing to the world your very own aspect of this pleasure. If it is music, play the tune over and over in your head until you sense it ready to manifest. If it is art, do the same until you feel ready to pick up the brush or pencil. If it is a book, you will know when you are ready to hit some keys.


Take your first actions with nothing more in mind than to please your own selfish desire. Do not concern yourself with critics. No one has to yet bear witness to the fruit of your creative initiative. Have fun with it. Nurture it, and watch it grow. You will know when it is ready to be brought out into the world. What a good day that will be!


And when you do, you will make from your expression a better impression on those still seeking to only be impressed. And if you impress someone enough, they may then be inspired to express their own individual take. And the circle expands.



Express yourself,

Jeffrey Brandt

Author of Close Your Eyes to Find Your Way: A Guide to Discovering Your Higher Self.








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