Living Your Truth
One of the easiest ways to tell you are not living your authentic life, your truth, is that you find yourself surrounded by people that don’t “get” you, and at events that make you feel disconnected from yourself. That feeling that you have to put on a good show or act in a certain way—when inside you are feeling something entirely different—is your truth begging to be set free.
The article "Stop Being Who You Aren't" by Michael Ashcroft discusses the importance of being authentic and living your truth. Ashcroft argues that that we all have a unique purpose in life, and that we should all be living our lives in a way that is true to ourselves, which will result in filling our lives with the people who appreciate us for ourselves, and not for whatever image we might project.
This is a powerful message, and one that is worth considering. Too often, we try to fit in and to be what we think others want us to be. We put on masks and we pretend to be someone we're not. But this is a recipe for unhappiness. If we are not living our lives authentically, we are not living our best lives. We are not fulfilling our potential, and we are not making the most of our time on this planet. And as a result, we find ourselves surrounded by people who don’t really understand us, or those who are not willing to participate in our lives as we want to live.
Tips Toward An Authentic Life:
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What are your values? What are your passions? What are your dreams? Once you know who you are, you can start to live your life in a way that is true to yourself, and create a community who appreciates you as you truly are.
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Honesty with yourself and with those around you about who you are and what you want is essential for living your most authentic life. Accept your flaws and strengths. Embrace your uniqueness.
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Even if it means being different from others, you can’t be authentic if you are concerned about fitting in with others’ expectations. The world needs more authentic people, not more people who are trying to be someone they're not. Those who truly love and appreciate you will embrace those differences.
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If you want to live an authentic life, you have to be willing to step outside of your comfort zone and take some risks. This might mean trying new things, meeting new people, or speaking up for what you believe in.
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Be willing to be different and stand up for what you believe in, even if it means being unpopular. Acknowledge that it might now be time to let go of people, communities, and ideas that used to be an integral part of your life, but no longer fit in your new life view.
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It takes time to be truly authentic, to shed the masks, step into your own skin and find your new communities. Accept that it may take more than one person, group of friends, or community to support all of the different parts of you.
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You will almost certainly find yourself doing several iterations of seeking authenticity as you continue to live your life. That doesn’t mean your previous selves were false or inauthentic - it simply means that you have grown and your life has expanded into a new reality of who you are now. And now again. And again.
Remember, you are not alone. There are many people who are struggling to be authentic. But if you are willing to put in the work, you can live a life that is true to yourself.
At Rubicon’s Edge, we believe that you have a unique purpose in life, and you should be living your life in a way that is true to yourself. We can help you find your way and start living your life to the fullest.
If you are interested in learning more about how working with a life transitions coach can help you, please schedule a free 30-minute consultation at Rubicon's Edge Consulting. We can help you explore your authentic self and to start living your life in a way that is true to you.
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