BE REAL

A few days ago someone very special to me told me "you are an authentic human being".  I've been thinking about that and how do I feel because of my authenticity.

There are so many fake people because people have forgotten who they really are. People just can’t help but to give themselves away. I believe that society is going through an identity crisis. Not just the traditional who-am-I-really? crisis of adolescence and post-adolescence, but an identity crisis based on the fluidity of identity in a wired/wireless world, where we often present only a tiny part of who we are at any one time. Not just the Facebook world where “friend” means “I tapped my phone’screen a couple of times while your name was on it,” but a world in which, for example, distance learning means that the connection between you and the person tasked with educating you is reduced to tapping a screen.

What that means to me is that the barriers to being inauthentic have melted away. People are “fake” because we permit it.

For me  being a real or authentic is win  the challenge against myself, a challenge against peer pressure,

A real person doesn't pay attention to the ignorance, instead he gives attention to those willing to listen and understand. A real person never loses,  keeps trying. A real person understands that attitude and reaction can make all the difference. A real person understands patience does not mean waiting around, it means to take initiative first. A real person is one who believes in himself regardless of anyone who puts him down. A real person is one who knows better, by being the bigger person. A real person takes care of themselves, as well as others when he is capable of it. A real person substitutes anger with prayer. A real person will not judge you for your appearance. A real person understands the difference between intention and motive. A real person is someone who shines daily because of his faith. A real person is anybody who isn't afraid to be themselves at any given time.

It’s not easy being an authentic person and it takes courage to stand up for yourself and for your own wants and needs. To follow your inner voice and hearts desires can be an uphill battle. Let alone the societal and religious dogmas that have been thrust upon us. Being rejected for your own family.

I don’t pay attention to gossip or drama, I am comfortable being alone, I trust my gut and listen to my instincts, I  follow my heart no matter how far, how crazy and how much it may hurt. I make my own path, I will never tell you what you want to hear, just because you want to hear it. I speak my mind. I try to  respond to internal expectations, I can admit my faults. Aunthentic people are not judgmental of others. Being honest about their own faults and embracing individuality and differences leads genuine people to be less judgmental and more accepting of the people around them.

Just try guys... BE REAL

Live Life Happy: Be authentic. Speak sincerely. Listen thoughtfully. Act compassionately and love. Always love. What we bring to life becomes our life.