on being human pt.2

today’s takeaway // the authentic you:

What would it feel like if you showed up unapologetically as yourself? How would your life be different if you stopped living life through the lens of what other people were going to think or say about you? Of course it’s natural to care what others think - back in the day, the approval of others was necessary for safety and survival. But these days? Not so much. And yet, here we are — still blocking our authentic selves from being seen out of fear of judgement. Too many of us live life filtered through what other people are going to think of us. It’s an exhausting way to live. Where did it all come from? Maybe it stems from how you felt in middle school or maybe it’s self imposed. And with that - as adults - we must take responsibility for our attitudes, beliefs, and choices. We can’t be victims of beliefs that are holding us back. It’s ultimately your choice to live with beliefs that either serve you or don’t. So back to authenticity…. to show up as your authentic self - especially in today’s modern world of filtered social media - is the bravest, and coolest, thing anyone can do.

So that’s today’s lesson. Do it for younger you, present you, and future you. Show up as the real, most authentic version of you. The world will be a better place for it… and I bet you’ll feel a lot happier and freer too.

xx, Lauren