Authentic: adv. worthy of acceptance or belief as conforming to fact or reality: trustworthy: not imaginary, or false or imitation....
I have a tidbit from my 'Ladies Who Launch' Daily tip. This comes from November 3... " Being a mom has its challenges that extend far beyond the obvious. I spend a great deal of time trying to figure out what my role is exactly to ensure the happiness of my girls. The process is constantly evolving but here’s what I’ve come up with and why it matters: Parenting is not about excessively influencing your children, but rather about protecting them from the influences that could threaten their authenticity. In fact, preserving their authenticity is probably the single biggest thing we can do for our children. When we launch a business, especially one rooted in passion, we open ourselves up to rediscovering our authenticity; the more we do so, the more successful we are. If you can find ways to protect your children from the loss of their authentic selves, you are positioning them for success, setting them up to get ahead, and offering the possibility of their being able to ultimately create a life that is truthful and fulfilling. And that makes all the difference when the ultimate goal is happiness" - Victoria Colligan
It's so hard to remember to be authentic sometimes.. One wants to fit in... but do you change who you are to bring in more customers? I think you have to have fun in your own skin... and people will follow!
I admit.. I'm not always authentic sometimes... I don't want to offend anyone in our little town here...people are so quick to judge and 'presume' incorrect ideas about people and I want to protect my children from that! But I don't want to quench the spirits God had given them... I am so thankful for this nugget of inspiration for today, I just had to share it..
So Bellas! Be the Authentic Bellas that I know you are!! Ciao....
oh yeah..
Go Phillies!!
