Authenticity is your unique individual survival form .
Authenticity is your unique individual survival form in this
world .
In conjunction with the support of the social networks ,
you created , you can live & thrive .
What is Authenticity ?
The dictionary defines authenticity as the subjective beliefs ,
thoughts & desires , that constitute the individual’s self .
A trait that distinct a human – being from the rest .
Existential philosophy & psychology regard authenticity as the
level , to which the individual’s actions , in the external world ,
manifest his / hers unique self .
While Existentialism emphasizes the freedom of the individual
to create his / hers own future , Essentialism demands that the
individual will follow a preordained destiny .
Attachment & Authenticity .
Humans are born the least developed , the least mature & the
most dependent , for the longest period of time , than all other
creatures .
Attachment is a deep enduring emotional bond between humans ,
that is fundamental for our survival , from the day we’re born to
the day we depart .
While attachment represent the context of society & the social
groups , each individual is a part of , authenticity is what defines
each individual .
Since attachment is a basic survival need , incompatibility
between authenticity & attachment causes the individual to
” delete ” the self , to a certain degree , in order to belong /
be a part of a group .
Furthermore , repressed self was proven by science as a cause
of mental & physical disabilities .
The importance of being authentic .
” If you don’t know who you truly are , you’ll never know what
you really want . ” – Roy T. Booker
2 Elements are responsible for the our ability to be
authentic :
1. To be aware of the existence of a true – self . A task
which requires self – reflection & introspection .
2. To be willing & able to express the true – self
daily , through actions & inter – actions .
Exercise for Authenticity .
1. Practice mindfulness – Research suggests , that
mindfulness encourages us to translate our values & beliefs
into our daily actions .
2. Don’t judge – Tell your own truth .
3. Try to avoid telling lies – Lies make us feel like constraint &
constriction , while the truth makes us feel free & stronger .
4. Be yourself – Be in your business & present & not in others
businesses .
5. Accept yourself , as you really are , including all your virtues
& vices .
6. Invest & create positive & meaningful relationships –
Create & share more with others ;
Spend more time with people that understand & support you ;
Learn how to acknowledge a constructive feedback .
” Happiness is when what you think , what you say
& what you do , are in harmony . ” – Mahatma Gandhi