"Today You Are You"

"Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you." - Dr. Seuss


We're talking about authenticity here, about being our best selves, about knowing that who we are is so important to what we do. When we think about authenticity, it's easy to say, "Yes, I am authentic always." It's not that simple, though. If authenticity was simple, automatic, or inevitable, there might not be so many books in your local bookstore devoted to how to live an authentic life.


So I want to challenge you to think back over the past day or week. Think about those times when you felt most alive and most true to yourself and your purpose. What were you doing? Who were you with? How did you feel before, during, and after that moment in time? Now think about how you can spend more time with these people engaged in these activities - not only in your "free" time, but also in your daily work. 


Now think about those times when you felt unsettled, restless, or anxious. What were you doing? Who were you with? How did you feel before, during, and after that moment in time? Now thing about how you can spend LESS time engaged in activities that are not aligned with who you are and what you believe. 


It's about progress, not perfection. And every time we create space in our lives to be reflective on what makes us happy and alive, we are getting one step closer to living our purpose always.