Normal: “When your aunt visits, don’t tell her how much property we own. Hide your jewellery. Otherwise she’ll ask for money“.
Authentic: Yes, I own a lot. I don’t want to give you any of it.
Normal: “She invited the whole family. You can’t just refuse the invitation. Make up a good excuse. Tell her you’re sick”.
Authentic: I don’t want to visit you. Sick? No, not at all. I feel great.
Can you see why so many struggle with being authentic? They’d rather pretend-play sick and poor just to appease others than tell the simple truth.
Authenticity is extremely rare, a precious gem. 💎
Mainstream society excludes authentic people but that’s OK because the feeling of authenticity is its own reward in that it let’s you see the world as it really is.
