Cultivating An
authentic life
Living an authentic life begins with
introspection. In order for us to
be true to ourselves, we want to
establish a deeper understanding
of who we are and what we stand
for. It requires being open-minded,
tolerant and accepting of change.
An authentic life also allows for
continuous growth, improvement
and enlightenment. When we
choose the path to authenticity, we
do so knowing that we are making
a conscious decision to put into
practice daily. Like any new habit,
adopting a mindful point of view requires us to pay attention moment by moment. As
we progress, we are more aware of past pretenses and learn to let go of them with
a lighter heart. This also allows us to free ourselves from emotional hang-ups and
deep-seated frustrations. Opportunities present themselves to recalibrate our lives
and focus on being the best version of ourselves.
Getting started
• Establishing Your Values. Sometimes it may be uncomfortable or even
complicated to recognize your own ideals and desires. These are your core values
and your sense of honor that establish the foundation for who you are. Often we
hold onto the same values that we were taught and grew up with. However, some
of those principles may have never resonated with us or our values have naturally
changed over the course of time. By reevaluating what feels right to us in the present
moment we bring ourselves clarity and establish our true self.
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