Everyone can do it

One of the wonderful things about authenticity is that everyone can do it. In fact you are already the best qualified person in the world at being you. You do not need any special training, or any special certificates. You do not need anyone else to give you permission. All you need to do is decide that you will no longer compromise your identity.

When we are true to ourselves all of that confusion, tension and insecurity that comes from trying to be what we think other people want us to be disappears in a flash.

We have all been there, even those of us who feel most trapped have moments of escape, when we are doing something we love or when are alone or when we are with someone special when we feel free.

The first step is the decision.

The second step is to create the space in our lives to remember who we are (were) - our reason for being, our innate talents our values.

The third step (and this is the clever bit) is to practice being it, in small ways to start with. Spending time doing things we love. Remembering our true selves when we take decisions. Remembering how to evaluate ourselves (rather than feeling that we need others to tell us how good or bad we are).

As our confidence builds we will automatically start to build our authenticity out into other areas of our lives.

For more support see www.authentictransformation.co.uk

The print edition of Neil's new book "Seven Stages of Authenticity" which is a comprehensive guide and handbook to your authentic journey is now available at www.sevenstages.net

Does this message make you feel yummy or yuckky, fired or mired? For more inspiration and to comment on these messages see www.authenticinspiration.co.uk

With love

nx

neil crofts
Authentic Transformation - heal the world through authenticity
talk - 07775 658534
write - neil@authentictransformation.co.uk
info - www.authentictransformation.co.uk
books - www.sevenstages.net
inspiration - http://web.mac.com/ncrofts
discuss - http://groups.google.co.uk/group/Seven-Stages

I think I can, I think I can, I know I can, I know I can.......

James (the red engine)

Life on Purpose

To what extent do you live your life "on purpose"?

How meaningful do you find your work?

How fulfilling is your lifestyle?

Many of us, perhaps most of of us tumble out of education and into a life that we did not design or even desire. In my own case, I took a 15 year detour before I finally understood that all of that compromise was not making me happy. I knew very clearly who I was not and what I didn't want, but had little idea of who I was or what I did want.

What a waste of time.

We all have the opportunity to be living on purpose, to live and work in ways we find meaningful.

Who can doubt that if they are working with their life's purpose they will be more motivated?

Who can doubt that if they are more motivated they will be better at their work?

Who can doubt that if they are better at their job they will be more successful?

Who can doubt that if their life is more meaningful and more successful they will also be happier and more confident?

Change is scary if we look at it as a big thing, but the good news is we don't need to. We can take easy little steps and edge our way forwards. One of the most important and yet easy steps is to shift away from distraction and towards inspiration.

For more inspiration and ideas take a look at www.sevenstages.net/whatsnext.htm

If you live in the Bristol area come along to this Thursday's (24th August) Inspiration Evening - or in London on the 13th of September - or if you are ready to commit to living on purposet come to the Authentic Transformation Day on the 20th of September - details at www.authentictransformation.co.uk

Does this message make you giggle or wriggle, fly or cry share your thoughts at www.authenticinspiration.co.uk

with love

nx

neil crofts
Authentic Transformation - heal the world through authenticity
talk - 07775 658534
write - neil@authentictransformation.co.uk
info - www.authentictransformation.co.uk
books - www.sevenstages.net
inspiration - http://web.mac.com/ncrofts
discuss - http://groups.google.co.uk/group/Seven-Stages

To accomplish great things, we must not
only act, but also dream; not only plan,
but also believe. --Anatole France