You Can’t Make Yourself Authentic

au·then·tic·i·ty

/ˌôˌTHenˈtisədē/

"Authenticity in a person is the quality of being true to their own personality, values, beliefs, and spirit, rather than being influenced by external pressures or expectations. It involves acting in alignment with one's inner self, integrating thoughts, emotions, and actions to form a coherent and real expression of who they are."

---

Being authentic isn't something you can earn, build, or perfect. It is not a badge you get after years of self-improvement or something you "work on" until it magically happens. Authenticity is just your natural state, what you go back to when you let go of all the expectations, fears, and performances.

A lot of us spend so much time trying to be authentic that we actually end up moving further away from it. We tweak what we say to fit in, tone down our truths to keep the peace, or hold back on desires that seem too bold. By doing this, we end up creating a version of ourselves that manages life instead of truly expressing it.

The truth is, you can't force yourself to be authentic because authenticity isn't a goal; it is something you recognize. The real work, if there's any, isn't about becoming authentic but about noticing where you are not. Where are you saying yes when you really want to say no? Where are you holding back the truth because you are scared of disapproval? Where are you pretending everything's "fine" when deep down you know it's not?

Every moment you notice these things is a chance to gently and truthfully return to your real self. When you stop editing who you are, you start living with ease, clarity, and a sense of being enough. Authenticity then becomes less about something to achieve and more about simply being true to yourself.

Session 2: Yoga & Strength Classes at McKenzie Lake Beach Club

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

October 28 – December 4

Open to both Members and Non-Members

Limited class sizes – reserve your spot today

Register at mlra.ca