Exploring the Divine Facial Expressions: A Journey Through Emotions

Have you ever stopped to make faces in the mirror and feel the emotions that arise from them? It turns out there’s a divine reason for doing so. In this article, we will explore the various facial expressions one can make, understand their emotional significance, and realize the importance of our facial muscles in our emotional regulation. Let’s delve into the fascinating world of facial expressions and discover their emotional impact.

Emotional Intelligence Through Facial Expressions

Facial expressions are more than just a way to convey emotions; they are the window to our inner selves. Here, we will guide you through making various facial expressions in the mirror, helping you recognize and feel the emotions they evoke. Feel the change in your emotional state as you hold each face for a few seconds. These exercises will not only entertain but also deepen your understanding of your emotions.

1. The Divine Tongue-Extrusion Face

Note your subtle immediate change in emotional state as you stick your tongue all the way out, while simultaneously lowering your eyebrows and staring straight ahead. Oh, how hard it is not to move the tip of your tongue during this rapid side-to-side movement. While it may seem like an unusual face, this exercise reveals how our facial expressions are hardwired to harmonize.

2. The Lipped-Biting And Nose-Flaring Face

Bite your bottom lip so that it is entirely inside your mouth, crinkle your nose, flare your nostrils, and raise your eyebrows. Even though this face might not be used purposefully, it shows how important ANY face is—yes, even one that seems not to be a "face being made."

3. The Cross-Eyed Tongue-Up Face

Keeping your lips closed, push your tongue as much as possible up into the space between your upper lip and front teeth and cross your eyes. You will realize that you "talk to yourself" with odd faces even without a mirror. We unconsciously "mumble face" as part of our everyday communication.

4. The Broad Smile, Rapid Side-to-Side Look

Smile as broadly as possible, looking from side to side rapidly. With your eyebrows lowered, you can feel silly, even though no one sees you practicing these faces. These expressions are so "emotionally important" that we don’t want to use them, even in this casual manner. Some faces are too revealing.

5. The Mouth-Open, Eyes-Wide, Eyebrows-Raised Face

As widely as possible, open your mouth, your eyes, and raise your eyebrows. This face may seem to express happiness but, in reality, a person who always had this face would not be a happy person. So what is the perfect facial expression that truly represents you? When you smile as much as you can without opening your lips, and then puff out your cheeks, scrunch up your shoulders, and squint your eyes, you'll feel the face as an object you are manipulating, or as a reflection of who you are.

6. The Lip-Purpling Face

Purse your lips as much as possible and look rapidly all around. In life, we use expressions like "Oh yeah!" which convey an emotional response. Understanding these faces and their meanings can help you regulate your feelings and communicate more effectively with others.

The Divine Aspect

For a moment, imagine what face you would make if you met God. While this may seem like a profound question, exercising these faces in the mirror can help you understand the emotional state that might be closest to what you would express in such a moment. Do the list again, pretending you are performing before God. This exercise might stunt the rest of your day, but it could also be the best part of your day, especially if done with a group of children. Such practice is indeed good for enhancing emotional intelligence.

Conclusion

Facial expressions are a vital part of human communication and emotional regulation. By experimenting with these divine expressions in front of a mirror, we can gain a deeper understanding of our emotions and how they influence our daily lives. Embrace the fun and the insights as you explore the fascinating world of facial expressions.