On Being Authentic

Have you been noticing something about people?  So many are wearing masks.  You can’t see them physically.  You can definitely feel them.  There’s something else I’ve noticed.  How much you stand out when others feel like they are connecting with the real you.

Sometimes you’ll find people attempting to be authentic by being completely transparent about their lives.  Only transparency doesn’t really get them to authenticity.

One of the things that gets them into the authentic zone is how honest they are with themselves.  Hiding from yourself is probably the biggest reason people don’t feel they are connecting with you.

Of course, we all do it.  The point is to develop a habit of self-awareness.  Not judging your thoughts and actions.  Noticing them.  Observing and accepting what is in that moment.  Being authentic with yourself is the first step to having others feel you as an authentic person.