Using Expression as a Means of Healing

Written By Colēgia

Being able to properly express yourself comes with a variety of positive qualities surrounding it. It can also be used as a means of healing which is exactly what we want to talk about today.

Learning About Yourself

Expression is a very powerful way to learn about yourself. This is good for many reasons. For one, it lets us focus on what we are passionate about. Knowing what we love can give us a sense of purpose along with boosting our overall happiness. One way this ties into healing is that when we know who we are it can provide a sense of inner peace that can guide us through any challenge. Learning about yourself is something that is inherently fun because we can use different art forms as a means of discovery. Painting is one such example of this as each artist has different subjects that they may prefer working on. Someone who enjoys the outdoors may focus on more natural environments with simple designs. While we may not know what we enjoy initially, putting your attention on discovery can open you up to new ideas and things you may wind up loving.

“Expression is a very powerful way to learn about yourself.”

Conveying Your Emotions

Your emotions and expression are connected in many ways and finding the best method to convey this can help you greatly. Art offers with it a unique perspective in that it is based on a combination of life experiences, our thoughts, and our feelings. It's good to keep all of this in mind because each of them contributes to an art piece in subtle ways. A good example of this can be found in writing. In the case of some stories, certain characters can embody different elements of the author’s personality. This is fascinating in the sense that it can give you deeper insight into the author themselves while still keeping the suspension of disbelief that they are their own character. Expression is being used as a means of healing in this instance by giving someone the creative liberty to fully display how they feel emotionally.

“Your emotions and expression are connected in many ways and finding the best method to convey this can help you greatly.”

Building Yourself up

Expression is best used in a manner that allows us to build ourselves up. Using expression in a manner that promotes positivity gives us the change to integrate other healthy aspects into our lives. Positive thought leads to action that helps us make change. This is good as it helps us see things in a healthier perspective. One way to do this is to express yourself through things such as a gratitude journal. This form of expression lets us write things down in a manner that lets us visualize all the good things that we have in our lives. Being able to see the things that matter even if they are written on a page can lead to a world of difference. Expression gives us the chance to see things in a different light while also letting us pursue the things that we love. It is something that is ultimately worth striving for as it can lead to better decision making.

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