Are You Living an Authentic Life?

Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.
Steve Jobs

by Skip Cohen

I've gotten in the habit of sharing a quote from one of my favorite motivational books, Mastering Positive Thinking, by Lou Mitchell. These days, it's not that easy to stay positive. I seem to be getting good at compartmentalizing and separating the insanity in the outside world into what I can and can't control.

I'm not saying we're not concerned, frustrated, angry, or astonished by the craziness in this country now; just that life is too short not to be true to ourselves in pursuing my own passions and dreams. It's about authentic living rather than conforming to anyone else's expectations.

Lou Mitchell wrote:

...Authentic living requires courage and self-awareness, enabling you to make choices that reflect your true desires. Remember, your unique journey is valuable and worth pursuing wholeheartedly...Reflect on areas in your life where you may be compromising your authenticity. In some areas are you conforming to others' expectations instead of following your own path? 

It's always worth doing a quick inventory of your dreams and visions. Most of us are miles away from what we thought our lives would be like looking forward to when we were younger. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it does help to look back and ask, "How did I get here?"  

Wishing everybody a terrific weekend and time just to chill and dream!