Your Expression Matters

If you were to describe your life right at this very moment, what adjective would come up from your mouth? For me, I would automatically said great or fine or good or awesome or any positive ones. Do those words truly reflect what you are feeling? For me, most of the times, nope. Our lives are going on and on imperfectly; there is always something fix-able.

Then, how come some people always look happy? How do they make their lives problem free?

The answer is that they always have one solid solution for all the problems. They are not problem-free but worry-free. Think for a moment, what leads to the expression on our faces? Feelings. Feelings can be chosen. When you watch a movie, can you choose to focus on the sad part or the happy ending? Yes. When your pet died, can you choose to cry for a whole week or move on? Yes. When you failed a test, can you choose whether to learn your mistake or complain on the difficulties you faced? Yes.

I used to be so confused when people asked me, "Why are you always cheerful everytime I meet you?". But now, I know how God cease down all the pain, grudge, and sadness everytime I am in the midst of people. He helps me lose focus on the downs and brings me to a joyful sensation. Not that I never cry or scream or be anxious, I just choose not to reflect it on the outer.

I am not telling you to hide everything to yourself or to lie about how you feel. It's about making yourself feel better in times of sadness not to run away from it :) Sometimes, you cannot hold it, then it's okay to let it all out; it's not a mistake to do so. Just keep in mind, how your action even the simple expression on your face can affect the surroundings :)

Let God shines His light through every expression on your faces.