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There is a reason that the words natural, wholesome, and organic resonate throughout our culture today. Aim to be natural and truly who you are one-hundred percent of the time.

Our modern-day society is often so consumed with external appearances that living a virtuous life may sound boring and dull. However, the love and beauty that lies deep within the human spirit resonates with plain and simple goodness.

Through change and challenge, if our personal foundations are built with quality virtues of character and integrity, we are more resilient, healthy, and ultimately more impressive.

Authentic people are so comfortable in their own skins they make us more comfortable in our own.

When a foundation is built following sound structural principles, with solid, high-quality materials, anything that is layered on top is more secure, durable, and resilient. Your integrity works the same way.

She is so secure in her beautifully imperfect self that she would welcome you with open arms, no judgment, and complete acceptance.

Integrity, once tarnished, or broken, is hard to recover.

As a young girl, I allowed my self-esteem to be determined by others_ opinions, and I devoted incredible energy tuning into how everyone else felt.

As a lifetime people pleaser, I remember trying to mold myself into the person I thought other people wanted me to be__ll for the sake of being liked and accepted. It caused more pain than gain.

When I meet someone who is truly genuine, I am drawn to their personality and find them easier to approach, engage, and interact with. They have no hint of false pretense, nor do I worry about hidden agendas.

Authentic people are instantly more likable and trustworthy, which makes building rapport with them a pleasure.

Throughout the history of mankind, the virtues embraced by humanity have remained true, unwavering, and consistent.

Your integrity is your personal code of honor and has the power to build your reputation or destroy it, establish credibility or crumble it__n one swift move.

We've all met people who are beautiful on the outside, however, when they open their mouths to speak, they have nothing of substance to contribute.

Authenticity is the litmus test for the honesty, transparency, and trust which are necessary for healthy relationships.

The challenge of being authentic for people pleasers is that we really want people to like and accept us. Being vulnerable, however, requires that we come to terms with the fact that not everyone is going to like us, and that it is okay. Not everyone needs to like us.

Why did I think that the mask was a better portrayal than my authentic self? We can get hidden under layers of illusion, can__ we?

I am a recovering perfectionist, and like all in recovery, I do better some days than others!