Authenticity: Your WOW Message of the Week

Here’s your Words of Wisdom (WOW) Message of the week for Aug. 6-12, 2023.

AUTHENTICITY

I’m just trying to be real.

Definition: representing one’s true nature or beliefs, true to oneself
Other: genuine, legitimate, true
Opposite: fake, unreliable

Authenticity comes from the Greek word authentikos meaning original, genuine, principle.

It takes courage to live your life being imperfect and vulnerable. It is living by a code of values and morals that remain constant but open to listening for those moments of change that are crucial to our integrity. It is understanding our shortcomings and that these challenges help to make us who we are. It is learning to face fears and doubts. It takes effort, consistency and means leaving SHOULD behind.

What I think, feel, say and do magnifies from what I hold important and is fundamental to living a life of honesty and principle.

We can get carried away being trapped by expectations. Sometimes social media presents who we think we should be, hiding who we really are. The mask, facade or pretending we are someone who we aren’t can bring judgment from ourselves which can lead to procrastination, putting yourself last by people pleasing, excuses with false justification or trying to gloss over “bad” emotions by pushing them down or even ignoring them. Trying to fit in, be liked and accepted by others can lead to feeling lonely, disconnected and worthless.

When we live from our authentic selves then our differences do not frighten or challenge us. There are no judgements. What a delight to chat with someone who has an interest in what you are saying, that you mean something and it’s not just all about them.

It is a life long process to find our true self, let go of beliefs and behaviors that no longer serve and replace with true to you actions. Paying attention to what life has to teach you can open up the doors of wonder and delight.

Actions and words in agreement and harmony with beliefs and values becomes possibility. Finding out what makes our hearts sing and spirits soar is when we feel most alive, free and unburdened. It is living with conviction and confidence, staying true to yourself. It is giving generously, rather than from obligation or pity, an overflowing of gratitude and abundance.

It is the way you choose to live your life, the way you chase yours dreams and even the way you stand up to conflict. It is being ok with not knowing for sure what will come next but knowing that whatever it is, you will be all right.

"Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.
Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people’s thinking.
Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.
And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.
They somehow already know what you truly want to become.
Everything else is secondary."
-Steve Jobs



Find the Good,
Becky and Janette


Originally posted on Aug. 5, 2020, written by Becky Wilbur.

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Stillness: Your WOW Message of the Week

Here’s your Words of Wisdom (WOW) Message of the week for July 30 - Aug. 5, 2023.

Stillness

Finding extraordinary quiet.

Definition: intentional slowing down of body and mind, tuning into the spirit, peaceful

Other: deliberate cessation of chaos or activity, relaxed

Opposite: busy, moving, noisy, clamoring.

Stillness produces tranquility and requires a deliberate act of quieting the heart and mind to allow peace to wash over us.

In allowing, we can find inner peace and stillness even when things around us can be anything but still.

Have you ever been able to concentrate intently when the rest of the room was buzzing with activity? If so, this is an example of finding stillness and extraordinary quiet.

Have you ever witnessed young children being so intent on what they are doing they tune out the rest of the world and focus on what is delighting them and allowing their internal stillness? They are also in tune with their inner truth and have an affinity with nature, animals, angelic beings, or "imaginary friends" as a rule until someone suggests that they are pretend or not real. This activity is another example of finding stillness and extraordinary quiet.

Being in nature can be a source of stillness even when there is lots of activity and noise because it brings tranquility just by being a part of the grand scheme of things. There are the sounds of birds, trees swaying in the wind, and water flowing.

Many of us find great comfort by being at the beach, which is a noisy environment yet produces a great sense of inner peace, calm and tranquility. We can let go of our concerns and bask in the beauty of Mother Nature with the ebb and flow of the waves. It feeds our soul and takes us back to the stillness and sanctuary of being in the womb.

Creativity is another way to welcome stillness. What is it that you love to do so much you lose all track of time, or would get up super early in the morning to do or stay up until the wee hours enjoying? For some, it could be writing, painting, playing music, crafting, or cooking. Whatever that thing is for you, you benefit significantly by doing it. Also, by delighting in it, your joy ripples out into the world and sprinkles magic upon all you encounter.

When we can allow stillness, we can increase our level of peace in our days. Think of silence as exquisite self-care. It is a gift you give yourself to nurture and replenish your body, mind, and spirit. You are worthy and deserving of this self-care. It not only benefits you, it benefits all those that interact with you. Your inner peace is a contagion for good.

How can you live life better by incorporating some stillness in your day?

Here are some ideas:
Walk near a body of water.
Meditate.
Create something that delights you.
Listen to sounds of nature or soothing music.
Have a cup of tea.
Go outside and take a break in your own backyard or at the office.
Unplug from technology for a while.
Spend some time in solitude.

May you delight in the gift of stillness today.


Find the Good,
Becky and Janette


Originally posted on July 29, 2020, written by Janette Stuart.

Check out the Words of Wisdom Guidance Cards HERE. 52 Inspiring words and messages to help you live life better.

Find out about Well-Being for ME in 2023. A year-long program of self-discovery to Live Life Better through peace, love, joy, and ease HERE. It’s not too late to join us. This month we focus on DELIGHT.

Stillness: Your WOW Card of the Week Message

STILLNESS

Finding extraordinary quiet.

Finding extraordinary quiet.

Definition: intentional slowing down of body and mind, tuning into the spirit, peaceful

Other: deliberate cessation of chaos or activity, relaxed

Opposite: busy, moving, noisy, clamoring.

Stillness produces tranquility and requires a deliberate act of quieting the heart and mind to allow peace to wash over us.

In allowing, we can find inner peace and stillness even when things around us can be anything but still.

Have you ever been able to concentrate intently when the rest of the room was buzzing with activity?  If so, this is an example of finding stillness and extraordinary quiet.

Have you ever witnessed young children being so intent on what they are doing they tune out the rest of the world and focus on what is delighting them and allowing their internal stillness? They are also intuned with their inner truth and have an affinity with nature, animals, angelic beings, or "imaginary friends" as a rule until someone suggests that they are pretend or not real.  This activity is another example of finding stillness and extraordinary quiet.

Being in nature can be a source of stillness even when there is lots of activity and noise because it brings tranquility just by being a part of the grand scheme of things.  There are the sounds of birds, trees swaying in the wind, and water flowing.

Many of us find great comfort by being at the beach, which is a noisy environment yet produces a great sense of inner peace, calm and tranquility.  We can let go of our concerns and bask in the beauty of Mother Nature with the ebb and flow of the waves.  It feeds our soul and takes us back to the stillness and sanctuary of being in the womb.

Creativity is another way to welcome stillness. What is it that you love to do so much you lose all track of time, or would get up super early in the morning to do or stay up until the wee hours enjoying?  For some, it could be writing, painting, playing music, crafting, or cooking.  Whatever that thing is for you, you benefit significantly by doing it.  Also, by delighting in it, your joy ripples out into the world and sprinkles magic upon all you encounter.

When we can allow stillness, we can increase our level of peace in our days.  Think of silence as exquisite self-care.  It is a gift you give yourself to nurture and replenish your body, mind, and spirit.  You are worthy and deserving of this self-care.  It not only benefits you, it benefits all those that interact with you.  Your inner peace is a contagion for good.  

How can you live life better by incorporating some stillness in your day? 

Here are some ideas:

Walk near a body of water.

Meditate.

Create something that delights you.

Listen to sounds of nature or soothing music.

Have a cup of tea.

Go outside and take a break in your own backyard or at the office.

Unplug from technology for a while.

Spend some time in solitude.

May you delight in the gift of stillness today.

Find the Good,

Becky and Janette

Find the Good,

Becky and Janette

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