Exploring Authenticity

What is Authenticity?

• As human beings we naturally want to be real, authentic, and truly ourselves.
• Inherently we value being ourselves, especially when it is easy and effortless.
• We might not all be consciously aware of this drive towards authenticity.

What is a real life vs an ordinary life?

• Our awareness of ourselves has become fragmented and indirect.
• As a result, what we take to be authenticity is only a small reflection of innate authenticity.

Does the authentic self exist only in the timeless, “transcendent” experience of the mystics?

• Or is there an authentic self which is structured and arises in daily time and space?

The dynamic essence of the self is completely non-selfish and unfolds naturally and authentically.