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What does it mean to be authentic?

There are many definitions of authenticity and the definition I'm referring to is "being yourself"...being true to who you are and being honest with other people. 

My boyfriend and I were flipping TV channels the other night and there were quite a few reality shows that consisted of women arguing and talking smack about each other. 

My boyfriend turns to me and asks, "Why are women like that?  Why are they so nice to your face, but the minute you turn your back, they're talking about what a bitch you are?"
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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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Wake Up To Your Authentic Life

Women are nurturers by nature who want to take care of everybody.  We're mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, teachers, and more.  We like to see other people happy.

However, all the nurturing we do can sometimes take a toll on our body and our mind.  This can happen when we feel that our love and care is being taken for granted...which can cause feelings of resentment.

That's how I was feeling this past weekend.  And when I start to feel my energy reaching a low point, I sometimes go to BlogTalkRadio to find something inspiring to listen to.

As I browsed BlogTalkRadio, I came across this show titled Empowered Women:  Wake Up To Your Authentic Life.  The show is just a little over an hour, but I came away feeling very inspired and energized!  I highly recommend listening to the show if you're feeling a little down and out...

Have you woken up to your authentic life yet?

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