Being authentic means wholeheartedly embracing your true nature and uniqueness. Mindfulness helps us to connect with our most authentic self. In the silence and the stillness, go in and in until you meet the essence of your authentic self. The quirks and the rough edges, the aspects of yourself that make you unique are what make you beautiful. Embrace yourself with acceptance and self-compassion, and celebrate who you are.
We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be. —May Sarton
When you notice your mind judging your own existence as not good enough, too this, or not enough that, pause, breathe, and approach yourself with acceptance and self-compassion. Who you are is good enough. Who you are is beautiful. Be wholeheartedly you. The world is waiting for your voice.
Jen Johnson is a mindfulness coach teaching meditation and creativity for healing and resilience. To learn more about mindfulness, register for the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course.
2 replies on “Being Authentic with Mindfulness Practice”
This is an amazing lesson. I’m learning how to be an authentic and open person and this quick little message was very welcomed today!
Thanks, Matt! Glad you liked the message. Warm wishes on your journey toward authenticity and openness. It’s a life changing path!