Book two · source page 12
Authentic
Living and communicating in alignment with your true values, feelings and identity.
How to embody this word
To embody authenticity is to show up honestly, even when vulnerability feels risky. It's expressing your real thoughts and emotions while respecting others and making choices that match your deepest principles. Learn to inspire trust and connection by being consistent between what you believe, say and do.
Where to start and how to get there
- CLARIFY YOUR VALUES: Write down what matters most to you then let it guide your actions.
- NOTICE MASKS: Identify moments you hide your true feelings or opinions and why.
- TAKE A SMALL HONEST STEP: Share a genuine thought or boundary today, even if it feels uncomfortable.
A little more light
Putting this quality into practice
Original Lantern Project guidance inspired by this topic. This section is not copied from the source book.
Cameron wants to practice authentic during a conversation that needs patience and care. Rather than waiting to feel completely ready, Cameron chooses one concrete action: write down what matters most to you then let it guide your actions.. The situation does not change all at once, but the response becomes more intentional. In that small choice, authentic becomes something Cameron can practice again instead of only an idea to admire.
“I can practice authentic through small, intentional choices. I do not need perfect conditions or perfect results to begin.”
Where could one small act of authentic help me respond more intentionally today?
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