‘What are the simple things we can do to be more authentic in our day?’ an innocent question on Twitter from
@RobinDickinson.
“Express ourselves with integrity rather than fitting in with the expectations of others, breathe into our heart and just BE!” I tweeted back, knowing in my heart that the question deserves way more than 140 characters in response!
I was tempted to write you a list of ways to be more authentic but making a list just doesn’t feel very exploratory today! It feels like cheating. Here’s why:
The question of BEing more authentic is connected very closely with my recent experiments around BEing and DOing which you can read about
in my Facebook note and
on last week's Monday Muse.
When we BE first and DO second, we will always be in authentic expression of who we truly BE.
When I put the DOing before the BEing I find myself
wasting my life doing a whole lot of stuff that isn’t core to my authentic self. (Like, how much more time can I spend reading other people’s blogs rather than writing my own? Note to self: it’s time to stop. Now!!)
In all of that exploration, I discovered something simple. When I lavish attention on blissing up my energy in every 10 seconds,
it’s a pretty good shortcut to BEing. Anytime I am not feeling deliciously, decadently, joyfully ME, I recalibrate – quickly!
- Where is my attention (on what’s possible, what’s improbable or what’s driving me nuts)?
- What does my body require to be comfortable and happy?
- What can I change in my environment that will feel luscious and inviting?
- What can I read or listen to that will inspire me?
- What would be fun for me right now?
I have been asking these questions as a priority – above work, my bliss-lines, cooking and cleaning… everything! And I take
immediate action when I perceive I need to change something.
Not in 10 minutes - the power is NOW! Yesterday it was as simple as a few funky YouTube tunes to get me back in the bliss energy I love and adore!
When I align and surround myself with bliss energy, I am in a space where I can
start to BE authentic. Until then, I’m overwhelmed, confused and not even sure who I BE!!
When I don’t know who I BE, I can’t deliver the authenticity that is central to both of my businesses. When I see my life like that my priorities are so simple!
BEing more authentic each day is a choice you make when you have high awareness of your energy state in any moment, and you keep your energy joyful by expressing your sense of authentic self through choosing your actions with care.
It will look a little different for all of us, but you can start with…
- Connecting with people that adore you and your passions.
- Keeping your mind out of the gutters of life… shine your star brightly ;-)
- Nurturing your body. Managing your emotions.
And one more little hint: BEing YOU is not the same as doing nothing (or saying nothing) because you are paralysed with fear.
Fear is claustrophobic. BEing is expansive, light and joyful.
(Today's Monday Muse has been inspired by... Robin Dickinson, Andrea Hess and the many gorgeous blogs on authenticity I have read in the past couple of weeks. Magical connecting of dots here!!)
Comment Bliss - Is BEing authentic important to you?
How does BEing instead of DOing flow more bliss into your life? Share
your blissalicious insights below please!
Joy joy joy.... bliss bliss bliss... that is the essence of me (and YOU!)
x
Lisa
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