Have you discovered your authentic self yet?
From what I've observed of women, I've learned that we all have something in common: We all want to be happy. We want to be able to do what we want without scrutiny and judgement. We just want to follow our bliss.
Now that I've reached my mid-30's, I'm starting to feel more comfortable in my own skin. I've basically reached the point where I'm fully aware that I always have a choice. I can choose how I let other people's opinions and feelings affect me. I can either take their opinions personally or I can just brush it off and forgive them for feeling any resentment towards me.
So what does being authentic mean?
For me, being authentic means honoring the real me. The real me is a caring and forgiving person. The real me is on a mission to create more positive vibes in this world. Most of all, being authentic means being free to live your own life.
Most women play different roles in their lives. We are career women, wives, sisters, aunts, God-mothers... In these roles there are certain expectations bestowed upon us. We're supposed to "behave" in certain ways and when we don't live up to those expectations, we disappoint people. However, sometimes those expectations are in conflict with our own values and desires. This causes a great deal of emotional upheaval in our lives - a.k.a. "drama"!
And speaking of emotions, in this video, author Melissa Van Rossum reveals the secret to discovering your authentic self...
Check out Melissa Van Rossum's book: All You've Ever Known
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