Authenticity means being true to your morales, beliefs and most importantly YOU as a person. Everybody is different. Everybody is unique. Why isnt this embraced? Why isnt authenticity accepted?
One of a kind. Photo taken March 1 2020
Because it is hard. Its hard to not assimilate to the masses. Everybody wants to be liked and accepted. Everybody wants to “fit in”.
So I am not sure who needs to hear this. This is the pep talk I give myself when the going gets tough. I take pride in being authentically ME. Its the one thing I know I do well.
Ask yourself
If noone else was around would I still be making this decision? If you answer “yes” then proceed.
Its that simple folks.
Be a snowflake. Unique. Authentic. Beautiful.
Look at this little fella. Not afraid to stand alone.
So listen to that feeling you get in the pit of your stomach. If it doesnt feel right it likely isnt. This is applicable to all areas of life.
Social
Personal
Work
Academic
Listen to your heart. Be authentic. Be true to yourself. Authenticity will guide you to great joy & happiness. But you have to be all in.
I believe in bucket-filling (a little twist on the bucket list). I want a platform to share my artform(s) that already fill my bucket. I have the degree(s). I survived the young child rearing years. I've landed the leadership dream job. It's time to fill my bucket. Focus on what lights my fire. Rebranding this blog (yet again) to meet me where I am at in this journey called life. I will share my creative writing. I will share my photography. I will share my thoughts on this crazy journey we call life. I like to keep it real. I refuse to live up to "the image". I don't use filters. What you see (read) is what you get. I hope you enjoy the read and I will try to balance what I share in a meaningful way. Ultimately, I keep this blog for me. You (my imagined audience) are an awesome bonus!
Mom/ Nurse/ Harm Reduction Advocate/ Hobbiest Photographer/ Freelance writer/ (maybe) a poet {thanks to a recent writing mentor}
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