Being The Authentic You

Did you know that in all of history, throughout the world, no two people are exactly alike?  That means that each of us is unique.  

Do you really get that!  

Nobody else has been created to be exactly like you.  

Yet, in this media hyped world, so many people are trying to look like, act like, walk like, talk like, be like somebody else.  Whether it be a movie star, business leader or any other so called icon, too many people will do anything to be like them.

My question is, why spend your time and effort trying to become a second rate somebody else when you could be becoming a first rate YOU!?

There is nothing wrong with learning from others, taking their lessons and experiences and incorporating those lessons into our own beings.  Learn from Meryl Streep don’t try to become her.  Learn from Richard Branson don’t try to become him.  

But, at the end of the day our greatest contribution to the world will ultimately be the result of being our true selves, developing ourselves to our fullest potential. 

In so doing we will also find fulfillment, peace and purpose.

Many years ago a colleague said that the word beautiful means “Be YOU to the FULL”, which in fact could be the perfect definition of being the authentic you.