E X P R E S S I O N S E S S I O N 1: C O N F I D E N C E

Expression Session

C O N F I D E N C E B y R a c h a e l O j e r a

I’m in ecstasy. Amorphous strobes of lights shower my body while I caress my subtle, sensual curves.  A mirror is before me. I carefully probe my every move. Loud, erotic music is reverberating in the background- into my bones. Each beat dictates the roll of my hips and abrupt movements. In this exact moment, I’m in ecstasy. Here, I find myself in an alternate realm. Insecurities and flaws are non-existent; I’ve deviated from them altogether. Nothing can besmirch my temple, for it is sacrosanct. A surge of realization arises- an epiphany-, ‘I am enough’. I open myself, lifting my hands to the skies, displaying a stance of power. ‘I am enough’. There, I catch my eyes in the mirror. For a long moment, I admire myself. Beauty nurtures my soul and illuminates from within. ‘I am enough’. I do not say this aloud. I let it settle and saturate- it will become apparent. Sealing my understanding, I nod to myself. With the flick of a switch, the amorphous strobes of lights seize to exist. Left there is a trail of a confident woman. ‘I am enough’.

Those who feel deserving of good fortune, those who are willing to admit their value, those who are grateful to their temples, those who are willing to admire and appreciate, and those who let beauty nurture their soul and illuminate from within are confident.

Author's Note

This is my perspective on confidence. Confidence is a broad topic, I realize I 've only touched a few things. This is the premier of my emotion series, "Expression Session". I hope you enjoy!

Rachael