You Are A Unique Child of God
There is no one like you and there will never be another you again. You are one of a kind. You may have much in common with other people, but you have unique characteristics, talents and personality traits. "I Am Authentic" is this Monday's meditation, chosen as a self-care tip for bringing YOU bliss!
Authentic is defined as the real thing. Something genuine or original. Have you asked yourself lately, am I being the best "ME" I can be? To be your best, most authentic or original self means to act in accordance with your true nature. Some people think of being authentic as being true or trustworthy. One of the best ways we can be true to ourselves is to completely eliminate any comparison of ourselves with others. This is hardest to do in Junior High or High School when everyone is trying to fit in with a group. Sometimes, we totally ignore who we are or what we believe in to be part of a community. It often takes years of making decisions NOT in accordance with our true nature to realize that we are okay just as we are. But even as we age, the media reminds us that outer beauty and even skill is super important.
The opposite of authentic is pretense – a pretending or make believe. Also thought of as a false show of something. Insincere is another way to be in-authentic. It's distasteful, untrustworthy and altogether out of alignment with your highest self.
As we watch instagram photos of yogis doing extraordinary poses as if they were gymnasts, sometimes we might feel unskilled or intimdated. This could lead to a thought like "I'm not flexible enough to do yoga." And of course, that's pure nonsense! Acceptance of yourself as yourself with all of your idiosyncracies, "imperfections" and limitations is key to being authentic. You are not alone if you think you're not good enough. Almost everyone thinks of herself or himself as less than somebody else. Only narcissists don't think this way – and that's a different kind of imbalance.
Being self-aware is another component of authenticity. Being aware of yourself as a unique individual with certain strengths, weaknesses and tendencies is a good thing. Recognize that everyone has all of these things. Be in full acceptance, but also allow yourself to grow, change and become more of who you are meant to be. This is a lifelong journey.
Sit quiet in easy pose…this is on your bottom with one shin in front of the other, hands on your knees. Repeat in your own mind, "I am authentic." Say this on your inhale and again on your exhale. This mantra will remind you to be yourself, in full acceptance of who you are and yet open to growing, changing and becoming the best expression of the divine within you.
A great essential oil to pair with this meditation is Frankincense – The Oil of Truth. Take a drop or two in your hands, rub together and inhale just before meditation. Or, place a drop on your third eye and maybe even on the tip of your nose. This oil will calm and inspire you to be true to yourself.
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