Denied Authenticity

The freedom from thinking about what others might say or think if you are yourself is more than freedom; it is the embracing of your own authenticity.
Why do people deny their own authenticity? Why can’t we embrace our flaws and have a sense of humor when saying “no” to people-pleasing, in a roundabout kind of way?

When I look at people struggling to speak their mind, and when I see people stuck with their own thoughts of not being enough to move on.

I say a little prayer for their more-than-freedom. I hope they revive the courage to speak their mind and be authentic,
and kind when they speak their mind,
and are not egotistic or outright mean to break hearts.