Finding our authentic self is not as easy as just looking in the mirror. We must be willing to look behind the veil we have surrounded ourselves in to protect us from others. Human beings are not always kind and getting along with others at times can cause us to lose our authentic self.
We feel the need to defend our life, our happiness, our relationships and our choices. When we do not have to defend ourselves to anyone, ever. Not even our spouse.
In love we are unstoppable. In love we are joyful. In love we can move mountains. The future is bright our dreams start to materialize and all seems full of hope. Do we find our authentic self only when we truly love another? Is this how we find our true self, unconditional love and the love of serving another, completely? When we serve another human being as their friend, lover, assistant, confidant, secret keeper, and become that anchor to another then this is when I believe we can really tap into our authentic self.
Oh my what a scary idea, to share ourselves completely with another. To break down the barriers and walls we have spent such time to put into place so another can not cause us harm or heartache. When we are honest with another about who we are, what we fear, what turns us on, and what brings us joy we cannot help but become the authentic self we were meant to be. Because now there is no secret, the sharing of ones darkness and light can create a vacuum in which a better person can be born. A true version of who who were intended to be.
No man is an island and life is not fair but when searching for your authentic self you need look no further than the person who you hold most dear, that is where you can find yourself as well.
marykayspryte B.S. PSYCHOLOGY 