What is authenticity?The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines authentic as "true to one's own personality, spirit, or character."
What is your true spirit or character? What things do you value most in life? If I asked your best friend, what would they say is most true about you?
I have a dear friend who I consider to live authentically. She is grounded in her values of love, curiosity, empathy, faith, and laughter. She is not wealthy, famous, or extraordinarily beautiful, yet she is one of the richest, best-loved, and most beautiful people that I know. Her constant pursuit of knowledge and understanding, which she in turn shares with those around her, is her "spirit" -- her authentic self.
I believe that, like snowflakes or pieces in a 500-piece puzzle, no two people are the same in their authenticity -- each of us possesses a unique combination of values, traits, and spirit that sets us apart from others. To live authentically is to live in defiance of convention, the judgment of others, and even good sense. It is to be brazenly, resolutely YOU.
Are you ready to live authentically?
