1,114 Quotes About Authenticity

An awakened mindand heart will serveyou well. Rigidity stallsupward progress. Be asexpansive as you can.Even when you thinkyou’ve reached yourlimit, there’s more tounlearn and relearn.

Stop searching for wizardsand wands. Don’t buy intothe belief that you don’thave the brains, heart, andcourage to make it. Linkarms with your fellow travelersand never let go. Holdeach other up so that youcan see your own magic.

Stop letting peopleshove you into thebinary. There’s notenough room for yoursoul to fit into the narrowbox being forced uponyou.

Stop trying tobend your mindaround someoneelse’s organizingframework.

Stay woke. Jump out ofbed, even if it makes youdizzy. Listen to your voice,even if it startles you.Breathe in the smellingsalt, even if it stings you.Stare into the light of thereality before you, even ifit burns. If you get weary,ask for help—whatever ittakes to keep your eyesopen. Bask in the glowof conscious living. Youare awake. This is whenchange happens.

When we continuouslysnuggle up to antiquatedideas, we shut our eyesagainst the light of ourpotential.

Be fearless with yourquestions. Don’t beafraid to get a littlemuddy. Keep yourfeet nimble and eyesopen for new pathsand perspectives.Ready yourself tobe moved.

You can be all and noneof the above all at once.Don’t feel obliged to checkoff little boxes for the sakeof doing so, especiallywhen they do not allow forrealization of the beauty ofthe human spectrum.

Your consciousnesswill lead you home.