Why Choose An
authentic life?
When faced with countless choices in a given day, we may ask ourselves, why should
we choose to live authentically? The answer is simple. An authentic life is a life of
freedom. It’s a life wherein you do not have to second guess yourself, your decisions
or the motives behind them because you are clear on who you are and the directions
in life that you want to take.
An authentic life is also a life of community. Just as we are made to be aware of our
own selves, living authentically teaches us to be more aware of other people and our
day-to-day interactions. It brings us a new level of insight as to how people react and
why they respond in certain ways. Living authentically gives us a deeper understanding
of the world around us and allows us to be genuinely connected with one another
because we are clear on who we are and how we want to live each day.
Authentic living inspires a life of peace and harmony. Accepting ourselves for
everything we are and everything we are not brings a sense of calm. There is nothing in
the world that can be quite as reassuring as knowing who you are and being able to trust
yourself. However this self-assurance is not to be confused with being self-indulgent
or being ego driven. Remember, living an authentic life requires us to continually
look at things in an objective manner. You can be completely comfortable with who
you are as a person and still experience
apprehension. An authentic life does not
eliminate adversity or challenges but rather
it allows us to not be consumed with what
comes our way and provides us the ability
to handle things with power and ease.
The rewards that come with adapting such
a perspective are infinite. These benefits
will continue to come to light as we move
forward on the path of authentic living.
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