Authenticity is your Anchor

"When we ignore who we are at our core
are remiss in the task of articulating the landscape of our inner world
when we choose to live under a pretence that others' plans for us are more important than our own
if we subscribe to false ideals and prescribed perfection
we feel a gnawing disquiet, an uneasiness.
We feel compelled to search
uncertain of what it is we seek
or why it is we seek it.
When we honour our authenticity
who we are at our deepest
our values, beliefs, dreams, desires
our flaws, gifts, vulnerabilities and imperfections
we find an ease,
within ourselves
with our choices
with others.
Life feels
whole.
Struggles become - in ways they had not before - manageable
not easy - but bearable
sources of growth.
There is less tension,
less pull towards an unknown
a freedom unlike you've ever experienced.
Our capacity
our strength
our willingness to go into the uncomfortable
expands us.
Take a look, deep inside
articulate what makes you content, proud
passionate, joyful, clear, willing and vital.
Surrender into you
find a new aliveness.
Honour yourself
anchor yourself
in life's challenges and life's delights
by making the time and space
to articulate your version of
. . . . Authenticity".
Sharlene, 2012