The more open I am, the more open I find others. I heard once to be silent inside and listen to another, to give them your attention, is like giving them air.
I've seen this to be true. People just like me when I do it. I see lots of smiles. And I ask questions, show genuine curiosity.
Hope you find, as I did, that ultimately expressing yourself isn't as important as being yourself and reflecting for another, but you can only do that when you comfortable being yourself, I think.
Just thoughts that come to me, hope you find truth that speaks to you.
Thank you for your response and oh I think expressing yourself and being yourself go hand and hand. It isnt about how people perceive your expression it is just about being comfortable enough to be you in all ways. 😘