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In a fake believe world<\/em><\/span>(well almost) airbrushed to perfection by Instagram<\/em><\/span> and what have you, authenticity<\/em><\/span> has no place on the social republic canvas. I am tempted to use the phrase that I used in my earlier blog on this subject – \u2018to stand naked in your own truth<\/em><\/span>\u2019 – <\/strong>is pleading for retribution.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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\u201cWhen we were children, we used to think that when we were grown-up we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability… To be alive is to be vulnerable.\u201d\u00a0 \u2013 Madeleine L’Engle<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Chasing Vanilla metrics would mean a perennial quest(pressure?) to build ‘connections?<\/em><\/span>‘ There are no filters here for authenticity, meaning or depth. What if we were to walk in the direction opposite to where the herd is headed. Not be birds of the same feather. I\u2019m not talking about more networking opportunities or surface-level relationships that encumber our online lives. <\/span>Seek fewer connections but deeper, stronger, trusting & solid. With people who matter to you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
And the gravitas for such connections begin with you wanting the love and belonging. Believing and living your authentic selves. With all our failings, shortcomings and vulnerabilities. Wanting to be seen, really seen, just the way we are<\/em><\/span>. Sharing the story of who you are with all heart. No filters. When we open our hearts, we get better<\/em><\/span>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Fewer but deeper connections. Where vulnerability is an expected, accepted and respect default.<\/p>\n
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\u201cOwning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy\u2014the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.\u201d
\n\u2015\u00a0Brene Brown<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Game on?<\/p>\n
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ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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