Emotions

There are two fundamental ways in which we express emotions. Verbal or physical. Each way contains sublets of how the emotion is expressed. Verbal encompasses speaking, writing, and signing. Physical includes direct and indirect expression. Direct is physical expression oriented towards another being, such as hugging or hitting. Indirect physical expression is using our bodies to expression emotions with an object, such as music or painting.

Normally, when we express emotions we will receive a response from another human being. The response will either be positive or negative, all depending on a multitude of variables. The other being can also choose to accept our expression of emotion with open arms or choose to show discontent and withdraw further interaction.

Sometimes we need to express emotions but only wish for them to be accepted. It could be a blogger who only wants to be accepted by their readership and not to entertain opposing viewpoints. Other times, it may be show of emotion through touch or tears, only for it to be coddled with care by another person. In life, we cannot force another human to accept our expression of emotions. It’s a game of heads or tails. The other person may accept the emotions or not. We will never know which side the coin will land, but only hope for acceptance.

The the only way to guarantee acceptance of our emotions, is through indirect physical expression. Often I find myself in heap-full of emotion but don’t care to play a gamble with it. Instead I choose to use artistic expression to release emotions. It has always been something I fall back on time to time, but I never realized how lucky I am to have artistic expression as an outlet. Whatever emotion I feel; love, anger, joy, sensuality, confusion, sadness, etc, my canvas accepts it. My art stands an accepted reflection of my emotions. Without it, some emotions would never be expressed.