• Fostering an Open Mind. Authenticity best flourishes when we choose to
experience the world as a whole, from a variety of different perspectives. When our
thinking is rigid, we impose limitations upon ourselves that does not allow for much
growth. It places us in one particular way of thinking and a result, one narrow way
of viewing the world. This limited mindset stops us from being able to experience
life fully or interacting with people who may not fit the rules that we adhere to. In
turn, this stops us from revealing our authentic selves. That’s why we want to make
a commitment to ourselves every day to consider each situation from as many
viewpoints as we can. Having an open mind allows us to welcome personal growth,
take constructive criticism and find wisdom in each experience.
• Recognizing Your Inner Wisdom.
Authenticity can also make you feel
vulnerable, but at the same time
it grants you access to your inner
voice. This is the voice of truth that
rings inside of you. It is the trusted
influence that tells you things will
be okay and that you will persevere.
You may know it as your intuition
and when you listen closely, it will
guide you towards happiness and
living the most magnificent life
possible.
• Knowing When You’re Being
Unauthentic. We all encounter
moments wherein we act or speak
in a way that is unauthentic of who
we are. We want others to like us
or think highly of us so we present
a false persona. Other times we do
so because we feel unsafe, awkward
or desperate in some way. It can
be frustrating when this happens,
and sometimes even painful. When we are unauthentic with ourselves because
we’re hiding and afraid to admit something difficult, then it limits us indefinitely.
Fortunately, acknowledging when we we’re untrue to ourselves and the reason
behind doing so, moves us further along the path of leading a life you truly admire.
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