Creative Sacred Living Magazine August 2014 | Page 42

renee's thoughts worth catching

I will not bore you with words

that are to reside the past

I'd rather bring the light forward

to show you how Life changes fast

when you are on a ride of remorse

and going down the slide of guilt

holding onto pain from divorce

and feeling your insides tilt

you are cheating yourself

of being completely here

your determination can tell

how to move past all of the fear

life is a long story built from creation

there are twists, turns and setbacks

forward movement and dedication

being spun around to the better track

through the love we feel deep inside

we are able to see the world's reflection

of heart whispers and love we decide

and we realize it's all about perception

focusing on the creation of gorgeousness

and allowing Life to do its remarkable thing

brings us to a state of immense loveliness

we are blessed daily by what Life does bring

bring dreams to life and hold a high standard

turn the wheel and inspire amazing moves

we follow this and then we can edge forward

and you realize you don't have anything to prove

believe in the best version of who you are

trust that your identity is not just your story

take a chance and wish upon a star

this Life is meant to take you to pure glory

©2014. Renee Avard

Authenticity On the Journey

But most important, I now understand that if I do not express my authenticity, the Universe will be deprived of who I came here to be. -- Anita Moorjani

When I hear the word 'authentic', I am filled with feelings of being totally real in the face of the unreal. I think of devotion to a honest and pure life. I think about staying in touch with who you are at your core with no questions because you are all you have in the long run.

Knowing that you are true to who you are is a very large step to pure authenticity. There is nothing more beautiful than the one who is loyal and trustworthy to the individual who is true to themselves. Once you are steadfast in remaining in your own authentic Self, then it is much easier to share that spark with others. In turn, you will realize that we are all connected in some way, and then the authentic connection takes off and brings many people together.

Have you been one of those people who thought that you could just go through Life without anyone (whether you feel you have been hurt or wronged, etc) and then finally having to admit you do need some people around you ? Me too.

To open your heart and allow the circle to get larger means taking a leap of faith. You might not know where these relationships will take us, you just know you have to try. And even though there are plenty of chances for failure and for disappointment, in the end, if you remain true to yourself and your inner voice, then no matter what happens, you know you will be okay.

There is a gorgeous freedom in absolute knowledge that you are doing all you can to remain on the line of truth. To put your self-growth, self-love and self-awareness first is so complex that it is actually very simple. When you begin to accept that you carry that Star inside of you – the less you will search for it in each person, place or thing you come across.

The Journey is taken is not an easy one, but with faith in you and who you are and trusting, allowing and feeling all you need to, there is no where to go but up. You will meet people that will come into Life that will change everything, and just as quick will vanish. You will meet others that seem to not change not much, but remain around. You will meet those that become so important to you, that time and space will never break your bond.

Even if death separates you from some of your connections, know that Life as you know it would not be the same without those – yes – all of those connections. We all cannot make it solo. To quote Lost, “No one does it alone. They all needed you as much as you needed them.” (Christian to Jack; series finale, 2010).

“Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It's about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.” – Brene' Brown

The best I can offer is me, the true, authentic me. The me that I am most proud to be. The me that does not conform to changing scenery or people. The me that is steadfast is pure and true love for Life. Without our authenticity, we would not make it too far in this world.

After everything, I believe now, more than ever, that I am worth it, that I am authentic and that I am somebody to this Life.