Wednesday, June 20, 2012
being authentic
from ted.com :: Colleen Steen : Feb 24 2011: I've
often been told that I am authentic, and when I started getting this
feedback years ago, I thought "what the heck does that mean"? I realized
that the compliment was often coming after knowing someone for awhile,
and they often seemed surprised that I say what I mean, mean what I say,
and walk my talk. I know who and what I am and like to be fully in the
moment with any interaction. I think it means truely knowing ourself,
and willing to share ourself honestly with others. It doesn't mean being
vulnerable all the time without filters. It means knowing how and when
to use the filters, and knowing with whom we can be vulnerable or not.
It means knowing there is strength in vulnerability. It means coming
from a place of genuine love and respect, and leaving the ego in the
background most of the time:>) I am an adventurer and explorer in
this earth school, and would not deprive myself the opportunity to
continue to learn, grow and evolve authentically:>)
me:: thats awesome
me:: thats awesome