To find peace, you must honestly feel what you feel and truthfully do what you do as you go about life.
Being authentic can be a challenge, especially when there’s so much pressure to fit in and go with the flow. You can either change the way you think, slowly simmer until you find a way to change the groupthink, or, more likely, move on to a place that better aligns with who you are.
Understand that being authentic does not mean being cruel or constantly angry. It means being courageous and committed to yourself but within the acceptable frameworks of society. You can be authentic while still keeping your passions in check.
The thing about life is that you’re definitely going to rub people the wrong way many times as you go. When this happens, you’ll also gain friends and allies who share your views.
Being authentic is not easy, but it is worth it.
