Authentic Communication

When you shop for high-end designer goods, authenticity matters. You want to make sure that what you are getting is the 'real deal'.

When I interact with others, I seek to make a connection with them, not just of the social kind which is nice, polite, respectful, appropriate and focused on making an impression or collecting and exchanging information.

But the kind that is authentic.

"I look to connect with the real deal - the Authentic Self in that person behind the mask or the shell of the persona which carries the diktats of all previous experiences and conditioning."

We cultivate a persona over the years that is fit for social interaction, that meets the norm and challenges just a few limitations.

The part of us that will be widely acceptable by our friends and family, our co-workers and clients and organisations we frequent.

How often do we hear ourselves saying yes when we really mean No, or sure when we really mean not today, tomorrow or ever in this lifetime?

How many times have we witnessed ourselves doing things, scheduling more events when our Authentic Self is guiding us to rest and consolidate our energy and experiences?

How many times have we ignored our inner nudge and declined an invitation after repeatedly feeling encouraged and guided to say Yes lets do this?

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Your Authentic Self is that part of you that is ever-ready and looking forward;

Spontaneous, loving, compassionate and filled with acceptance of what is.

It is the part of you that doesn't shy away from the conviction you feel inside from a deeper sense of Integrity.

Your Authentic Self knows no external authority other than your Source.

"It is who you are when you are born; It is the trusting, loving, kind, gentle, open, honest and receptive Being who wants to live true to herself/himself."

In relationships, when we express ourselves authentically we are giving others an opportunity to know us and love us.

Authentic expression encourages more honesty, truth, acceptance and compassion in relationships and for our experiences.

Authenticity deepens the level of co-operation, synthesis, understanding and mutual respect we share with others.

Authentic collaborations are uplifting and will leave you and others feeling ecstatic, loved, understood and cherished.

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"By choosing to become authentic, you are also choosing to love and cherish yourself."

Being authentic to your humanness means allowing yourself to experience wholeheartedly whatever you may be experiencing in the moment, without judging it as right or wrong, good or bad, fruitful or useless....simply allowing.

If you would like to register for Spiritual Psychology Counseling sessions and cultivate more authenticity in your communication, expression and interactions with loved ones, please contact me.