- I enjoy exploring life. I don’t wish to spend energy in hiding myself constantly.
- If I hide, I am operating from an assumption that what I could reveal will not be liked – this may not be true at all.
- I see strength in authenticity – no one is perfect. It is those with strength to face themselves who can see their imperfections and acknowledge them.
- I see inclusion of the others around me in authenticity. When I open myself to them, I include them in what is happening with me.
- When I am authentic and the consequences are difficult to bear, I can work to explore and change myself and situations. If I hide, I remain at their mercy forever, because I will never change them.
- More energy for things we find worthwhile
- My being authentic sends a message to people that they can be themselves with me too
- Relationships based on reality rather than pretenses
- Relationships where imperfections are accepted and issues can be addressed rather than silent resentments
- The power of being exactly what we are without fear