Authentically for Dummies

Authentically means being true to oneself and acting in a genuine and sincere manner. It is about being real and not pretending to be someone you're not. When you are authentically yourself, you are being honest, truthful, and transparent, showing your true thoughts, feelings, and actions without any masks or façades.

Imagine you're watching a movie, and the actors are playing their characters. They are being inauthentic because they are pretending to be someone else, speaking lines written by someone else, and acting in a way that is not their natural behavior. They are putting up a front, like a mask they wear, to fit into the story.

Now, let's think about you being authentically yourself. It means you are not trying to be someone you're not. You are not pretending to like things or say things just to please others or fit in. Instead, you are being true to your own thoughts, beliefs, and feelings. You speak and behave in a way that represents who you truly are, without pretending to be anyone else.

Being authentic is like embracing your uniqueness. Just like a snowflake that is one of a kind, each person is unique in their own way. When you are authentic, you are allowing others to see your true self, just like allowing others to see the beautiful patterns of a snowflake. And just like a snowflake, your authenticity adds to the beauty and diversity of the world.

So, being authentic means being true to yourself, not pretending or hiding behind a mask, and embracing your uniqueness. When you are authentic, you are being real, genuine, and sincere, and that's a wonderful way to live!