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Authentic Days
What did you do today? Was today an authentic day?
An authentic day is a day that fully aligns with your values and goals. It is a day that reaches beyond the superficial and grabs on to the essential. It is a day that spins around under the expansive sky and yells “I’m real.”
That’s what an authentic day is. But what is it not? It is not a perfect day. It is not a day with no mistakes. “Perfect” days would be the opposite of genuine; reality is messy. When I mess up, I acknowledge it, do what I can to fix it, learn from it, and move on. Dwelling on the past does not do anyone any good.
Strings of authentic days weave themselves into authentic weeks, months, years, and eventually, your entire life. An authentic life is what I strive for every day.
My Mission
That brings me to why I’m starting this blog. I think this world is becoming increasingly synthetic. My hope is that by sharing my authentic life and being what I am, I can inspire others to live real. To live authenticus. According to the Oxford Latin Dictionary, authenticus means “original, genuine, authentic.” “That comes from the author.” I cannot think of a better description of my ideal life. Why be someone else when you can be you?
Don’t apologize for the things that make you who are. Don’t let other’s opinions dictate your own opinion of yourself. You are beautiful and can make a positive impact on this world. Let your guard down and live authentically. Henry David Thoreau said, “We are constantly invited to be what we are.”
So go and be what you are.
I love this!! You’re an amazing writer and I can’t wait to see what else pops up on your blog!
Thanks Ashley! I’m so glad you’re one of my first followers!
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I like your approach and style. Keep it up.
My day was pretty authentic- Friends- Bikes – Hard Work.
Now home quietly home with Linda. Praising Jesus’s Birthday !
Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it!
This is great! Can’t wait to read more!
I can’t wait to get more content posted. Thanks for reading!
Great peice. I love it and am personally impacted and even challenged every time I read it. Beautiful. Keep writing!
I’m so glad! Thanks for reading.
You’re adorable I can’t wait to see more I’m sooooooo excited for this blog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m so excited too! I can’t wait to keep posting!
Thoreau–yay! His “live deliberately” bit is just what I was thinking about as I read your words. So proud of you for committing to this and for sharing it with us. 🙂
Thanks Mrs. Gat! You have inspired and helped me to become a better writer! Thanks for being one of the best teachers I’ve ever had.