Express yourself

I was reading Asohan's article in the Sunday Star today, what captures my attention is at the end of his article he wrote " .. pierce your navel and gaze at it, get an earring or a tattoo (assuming you aren’t under-aged, that is), express yourself." 

Now expressing ourself .. in this society where we are living in ? hmmm I have a little doubt. We are, and its sad to admit that however somewhere in any corner of any where in Malaysia or Asia as a whole, being watch ! Constantly living in the eyes of the world. Then again, I do agree that this is what makes us, who we are by expressing ourself freely. We should be living lives that we choose to live and not be bother will be watching us. Because by then we are NOT living, we are just passing this life to another life that is approved by the world ! freedom of speech and freedom to choose our own path; as long as we did no harm to anyone along the way, we are living ! 

Expressing ourself .. there are a few topics that would be sensitive that I come across in the news today. Transvestites, cross dressing are they expressing themselves ? Put aside religion for this matter, if this guy is wanting to be a woman and brave enough to come out, does he have the freedom to do so ? And who are we to judge him ? Why is he not allow to do so ? Did he commit any crime in being who he wants to be ? 

Then again, may be it should be express yourself under the approved eyes of the world !