Daily Question, May 8 How might I show up more authentically today? 26 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. Ose7 years agoOseJust today I could see the enlightening talk of Brene Brown on vulnerability, which was suggested to look at by John a week ago. No more words needed… Just clearing what is the right thing to do in this respect. Thank you, dear John for reminding and placing the link, and in case there are still some left here who have not seen it… may I repeat placing the link. https://youtu.be/X4Qm9cGRub0. I find it is enormously helpful. Have a good day you all! 2 Reply Debra Maddex7 years agoDebra MaddexStop Look & Glow ???? 5 Reply grateful sea7 years agograteful seaWillingness to start a hard conversation and in the ensuing sadness, staying open to all the good that is inherent in this day. There will be love. There will be light. There will be laughter. Trusting my intuition that it is time to bring into balance the ‘be-ing’ with the ‘do-ing.’ 3 Reply Ben7 years agoBenI’m not sure. I sometimes like to search for deeper clarity by looking into the origins of words. Looking up “authentic,” I see that the roots are a combination of autos, meaning “self,” and hentes, meaning “doer, being.” Both of these root words are Greek, as far as I can tell (it’s a little unclear). Self-doing or self-being reminds me of time spent in nature, where the trees and birds and wind and clouds are so utterly themselves, and seem to shine with this simple, naked ... I’m not sure. I sometimes like to search for deeper clarity by looking into the origins of words. Looking up “authentic,” I see that the roots are a combination of autos, meaning “self,” and hentes, meaning “doer, being.” Both of these root words are Greek, as far as I can tell (it’s a little unclear). Self-doing or self-being reminds me of time spent in nature, where the trees and birds and wind and clouds are so utterly themselves, and seem to shine with this simple, naked beingness. So I wonder if it’s possible to shine more authentically as my deepest self by letting go more today, particularly of the focus on all that mind can scramble around focusing on (the future, past regrets, figuring things out, to do lists, beliefs about myself, etc.). And maybe one way to do this is by letting my attention rest in the beauty of nature. Maybe then this simple beingness shines more brightly, though it seems it’s always here even when covered by mental fixations… Read More3 Reply Francine Marie Tolf7 years agoFrancine Marie TolfIf I have something to say, say it to the person directly involved, not to someone else. This sounds easy, but it is not, at least not for me. It’s so much easier and more tempting, for example, to complain to a co-worker about another co-workerer who is giving you the cold shoulder while you have no idea why, instead of directly and nicely asking the person who is snubbing you, “What’ s up? You seem upset and I don’t know why.” But I did so today, and I am glad! 5 Reply Aine7 years agoAineSimply to be precisely where I am, how I am, and allow myself to be okay with that, too. 4 Reply Deb7 years agoDebLike Kevin, I believe I am down to my real, essential self, so the challenge is to maintain that alignment. Hopefully, that means scanning awareness and making minor adjustments. 1 Reply Malag7 years agoMalagI agree, Deb. Scanning awareness and making adjustments : larger ones in my case! 0 Reply Michael7 years agoMichaelpassion and kindness. listening and working with and for others. pushing my dreams forward along with nudging others dreams along with them. feeling w empathy measured with resolve/toughness to overcome. 2 Reply Palm7 years agoPalmSome of my interactions lately have made me reflect about speaking more straight to the point and not going around to then finally say what I want to say or ask. The question today is a reminder 3 Reply Anna7 years agoAnnaYes Palm, next Wednesday I will meet my boss, and I know….how your advice is so important! ???? 1 Reply Palm7 years agoPalmWill be thinking of you Anna ! ☺️ 1 Reply Anna7 years agoAnnaThank you Palm and Ursula!!! 0 Reply Ursula7 years agoUrsulaBest of luck, Anna!!! 2 Reply cateta7 years agocatetaBe aware of how I feel, what I want, and be aware of what every moment requires to be the person I want to be. 2 Reply Anita7 years agoAnitaBe myself. Ask Faith to embody me in thought, word and deed. ???? 2 Reply Michael7 years agoMichaelStop, look, go? 3 Reply Gina7 years agoGinabe still, listen and be present! challenge for sure today and every day, Enjoy! Gina 3 Reply kathleen7 years agokathleenby being in touch with what is going on inside me and choosing the highest good.. I am reminded of the teaching of the 2 realities within us all and which one will we feed. 4 Reply Ed Schulte7 years agoEd SchulteHow might I show up more authentically today? In the e-course Brother David was asked……… “how do you balance caring for your inner life in the face of all the concerns in the world?” …Br David….”above all that you need to be connected to that deep Source within yourself. That mysterious Source that you cannot name, that you cannot fathom. And for me that necessitates times of quiet, times of stopping and going deep, lowering myself down into that deep well from which every... How might I show up more authentically today? In the e-course Brother David was asked……… “how do you balance caring for your inner life in the face of all the concerns in the world?” …Br David….”above all that you need to be connected to that deep Source within yourself. That mysterious Source that you cannot name, that you cannot fathom. And for me that necessitates times of quiet, times of stopping and going deep, lowering myself down into that deep well from which everything comes up.” For a Researcher of Truth “going deep” is identified as using the “5 Golden Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven” which are, “Observation, Concentration, Contemplation, Introspection and Meditation”. All 5 have to be done with deep sincerity and patiences towards one’s Self if one wants to live “authentically”. Read More5 Reply Antoinette7 years agoAntoinetteThank you Ed. I feel that meditation, contemplating, observation, and introspection are all key factors to really connecting to our true and authentic selves. Being-ness connected to truth and love always. 3 Reply Kevin7 years agoKevinShort of taking off all my clothes and walking around naked all day, I’m pretty down to my real and essential self already! 🙂 4 Reply Christina7 years agoChristinaI guess maybe to show the world more how deeply spiritual I am. I tend to hide it, thinking it doesn’t belong in the “real world.” Doing this would show others who I really am. I shy away because of fears of appearing as a “holy roller.” On the other hand, been thinking lately that reticence and “shyness” are beautiful human attributes. 7 Reply Anna7 years agoAnnaThank you Christina, I appreciate your words, because I feel the same in some circumstances of my life. So, you are encouraging me, with your reflection. 0 Reply Christina7 years agoChristinaThank you Anna and Gina…I really enjoy being a part of this community. 1 Reply Gina7 years agoGinaChristina, Yes, we really do live in a culture that values extraversion! Human attributes are beautiful in so many ways, Gina 1 Reply My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. 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