Authenticity
I came across a
quote today:
“Be fearlessly
authentic.”
Synonyms: Genuine, real, veritable.
Self-esteem is
sought after. It is the core requirement
for happiness, fulfillment, unfettered confidence and the grit necessary to
meet one’s goals.
Self-esteem does
not stem from receiving compliments, although certainly, kudos help us feel
able in the particular area that was met with positive regard. Yet, many of us have known beautiful women, handsome
men, brilliant persons, and even those who have earned financial wealth or
great academic success who are not confident.
If we rely on
others to gift us with enough compliments to hopefully raise our self-esteem, then,
we can easily have our egos deflated by the occasional spill, failure or barb
from another. So, we live life roller-coaster
style; zipping upward when we receive positive regard, and then crashing when
we are met with criticism or a challenging task.
Consistent high
personal self-regard is bred out of authenticity. Know thyself, be thyself, express thyself
with gentleness, kindness, and certainly, with authenticity. Those who belong
in your presence will accept you as you freely although kindly behave in ways
that express your true sentiments and beliefs.
Those who fall away may do so because your light is too bright in the
presence of their insecurities. They may
also fall away out of respect for their own beliefs that do not mesh with
yours. Fret not; but allow this process
to flow.
Be Fearlessly Authentic!
Written by Dr.
Barbara Feinberg
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