Life Lesson #51 ~Be Completely, Entirely, Downright, Fully and Authentically You!
They say, “Ain’t nothing in the whole wide world like a southern girl.” Well speaking as a southern woman, I have to agree we’re a different stock, a totally distinct band of womenfolk. A bit of sassy mannerisms, conflicting signals, unconventional qualities and independent streaks mixed together. We’re the bare feet and pearls go with anything kind of girls. Growing up in the South as a fishing, mud pies and dirt road kind of girl I found my place quickly. I grasped, discovered and learned from my tribe, my family, from those who surrounded my life, whether in church or around the dinner table to be authentic. What is an authentic life? Well, it’s about being true to yourself, not compromising who you are for the attention of the few. Most importantly, it’s knowing yourself, not the idea of who you think you should be. We’ve all heard the saying, “Be an original, don’t die a copy.” Being authentic, being 100% yourself means nothing i...