MASTERING SELF-EXPRESSION

Though writing and blogging doesn’t give me money, at least for now, it affords me self-expression. If you study those well-to-do families, particularly in western countries, they encourage their children to invest in at least one liberal arts activity. Since at the college they don’t focus on studying expressive, emotional and spiritual growth books but industry centered books, the commitment to self development lies with an individual. Parents will have to cover those gaps for their children.

Colossians 3:16-17
16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

We shall not live two distinct lives, that is sacred and secular lives, whatever we do, God wants to find expression through us. Whatever we do in word or deed, let it be done in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. As believers, we should master the art of self-expression, fellowship and influence. God is creative and so are we.

It might be stand-up comedy, playing violin, golf, salsa, or guitar playing. The poor communities shun these skills, probably because we want straightforward ways to make money, it’s always money and survival, but what do the wealthy communities know? These artistic skills help their children to be more articulate, which help them show up in life unapologetically forceful. There are people who are articulate in business ideas pitching, most likely they were in public speaking clubs. They might have an obscure vision, but because they are more compelling in speech, they will end up getting the funding than unpolished youth with a powerful vision.

One of the reasons why crime is rampant in slum areas outside lack is because of limited ways to express the energy in youths. There is this cry from the juveniles to find expression in our societies. The only few ways available are crime, orgies, and violence. When they discuss youth empowerment, they think about only economic growth, but give those youths money without the room to express themselves, and you will see the bad side of money.

Liberal arts like writing, videography are modifiable according to one’s flair, unlike our traditional jobs like a bank teller, which are methodical.

You shall not be a boring businessman, minister of the gospel, mother, or father.
We should have something that can appeal to the soft side of the people around you. Except in cases of health challenges, let’s not raise socially awkward children.