Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen. ― The Gifts of Imperfection
This month, Ali Edward’s team suggested a “Day of Yes” but I decided to take it one step further… to make it a month of yes to choices that allowed me to be real with myself and to let that self shine a bit.
It was not easy… old habits are so hard to break. But when I felt like retreating, I read poetry that lifted me. I tuned out the negative voice in my head and stood up for myself… to myself!
It was a good month of nurturing myself in the very best way. And as this month draws to a close, I hope that this month of practice begins to take root. I look forward to continuing to strengthen the positive things by continuing this practice as the year unfolds!
A huge thanks to Carolyn for providing a place to share my progress. I hope this was a good month for all of you as well!
See you all back here tomorrow with some Unraveling!
Being authentic and saying yes are difficult things, but I find that standing up for myself (to myself and others) is one of the hardest things of all. Keep up the good work and keep standing up!
Yes (see what I did there??) to Bonny’s comment. Bravo to you Kat (and I love that picture of you at the start of this post – lovely).
“I tuned out the negative voice in my head and stood up for myself… to myself!” This message packed such a powerful punch! (Not sure how many times I reread that…)
This post feels like a jewel (or beach glass!) to keep in your pocket as the practice takes root. What a rich month.
Gives me the tingles, Kat! So proud of you! XOXO
Listening to yourself — the true, real you — is so important, and I am proud of you for doing so! I hope the habits you’ve created this month stick around for a long time and help you well on your journey to authenticity.
Lovely update. Well done to all the Yes’. My problem is saying No, and that can be really hard.
a day of yeses would be challenging for me, but I like how you approached it!
Wow – a month of saying yes and resisting the urge to crawl back into my comfort zone would be a real challenge. I love hearing how you overcome your own temptations, Kat! Thank you for this post!
Hurrah for you! I think it all shows in your photograph — you are beautiful!