Choices...........................

I read the following during my morning quiet time today:

God gave us faces;
We make our own expressions.

(Anonymous)

How true is that? Regardless the situation we can chose to smile, frown, clench our teeth, or let our mouth hang open in disbelief. Whatever expression we wear is a reflection of what is going on inside of us (except, of course for those of you that have mastered the "poker" face).

In a reflective question akin to, "which came first, the chicken or the egg?" I believe that our inner thoughts and feelings take lead over our facial expressions. In that case it is more beneficial to us to work on our inner stuff knowing that our outer expression will fall in line with whatever we are feeling.

I am sure you have all seen a person that in the midst of crisis continues to look peaceful and serene. This is a person that has not only discovered who and what they are, but discovered how to be comfortable with who and what they are. I want to be that person...

So I keep working towards moving through my fears, speaking my gratitude out loud, and practicing self-love. And just in case you're reading Doctor Phil, it's working just great for me!